Critical Environment Operations Director
Microsoft
Operations
San Antonio, TX, USA
USD 140,200-277,200 / year
Responsibilities
- Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of our Datacenter operations
- Lead a team of Mechanical, Electrical and Control System professionals supporting Microsoft's online services
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in our Datacenters
- Maximize Critical Environment (CE) availability to ensure optimal operational efficiency
- Reduce high-impact and human-error Critical Environment (CE) incidents year over year
- Deliver on cost/energy efficiency initiatives
- Ensure routine reporting to effectively manage and analyze our Power/Temperature/Relative Humidity, and SLA monitoring
- Establish and enhance working relationships and engagement with our Engineering Groups (EGs), and business partners
- Work with regional and global peers to share and build best practices across the entire datacenter portfolio
- Embody our culture and values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- High School Qualification or equivalent AND 10+ years experience of mission-critical service management (e.g., providing IT services, manufacturing, warehouse, retail, military, or managing physical operations in an IT and/or critical environment infrastructure).
- 3+ years of people management experience.
Other Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor's or Technical College Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field AND 15+ years enterprise-level experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU) managing large scale and complex projects/programs
o OR High School Qualification or equivalent AND 17+ years enterprise-level experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU) managing large scale and complex projects/programs
o OR equivalent experience.
7+ years experience leading diverse, technical workforce
Applicable certifications: Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) Certifications, Leadership Development Certifications, PMP, CDCP.
- Experience working on large scale Critical Environment projects
Data Center Operations Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $140,200 - $277,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $185,600 - $306,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.