Critical Environment Operations Manager

Microsoft Microsoft · Big Tech · Athens, Greece · Data Center Operations Management

This role manages operations for Microsoft's critical datacenter environments, ensuring the availability and efficiency of core infrastructure powering cloud services like Azure, Office 365, and Xbox. It involves leading a team of technical professionals, overseeing maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment, and driving safety, security, and cost-efficiency initiatives.

What you'd actually do

  1. Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of our Datacenter operations
  2. Lead a team of Mechanical, Electrical and Control System professionals supporting Microsoft's online services
  3. Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in our Datacenters
  4. Maximize Critical Environment (CE) availability to ensure optimal operational efficiency
  5. Reduce high-impact and human-error Critical Environment (CE) incidents year over year

Skills

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ 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)

Nice to have

  • 5+ years experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU)
  • 5+ years experience working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling)
  • Experience managing budget $500k+
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field
  • 3+ years experience in leading a diverse, technical team
  • Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, CCNA Certifications, ITIL v3 Foundation, Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) Certifications, Leadership Development Certifications, PMP, CDCP
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Technical College certification in mechanical or electrical engineering and/or services
  • Experience working on large scale CE projects
  • Experience with the operation of IT infrastructure (Servers, SANs, Networking, etc.)

What the JD emphasized

  • mission-critical service management
  • Critical Environment (CE) incidents
  • Critical Environment (CE) availability