Critical Environment Operations Manager

Microsoft Microsoft · Big Tech · Phoenix, AZ +1 · Data Center Operations Management

This role is for a Critical Environment Operations Manager at Microsoft, responsible for the core infrastructure and foundational technologies powering Microsoft's cloud services. The manager will lead a team, oversee daily operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in datacenters, ensure optimal operational efficiency, and reduce critical incidents. The role emphasizes safety, security, compliance, and environmental sustainability within datacenter operations.

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 Qualification or equivalent AND 6+ 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) with electrical engineering expertise OR equivalent experience
  • 1+ years experience in leading a diverse, technical team.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's or Technical College Degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field AND 12+ years experience in critical environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU), or working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling) OR High School Qualification or equivalent AND 14+ years experience in critical environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU), or working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling) OR equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years people management experience.
  • Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, CCNA Certifications, ITIL v3 Foundation, Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) Certifications, Leadership Development Certifications, PMP, CDCP.

What the JD emphasized

  • mission-critical service management
  • critical environment infrastructure
  • physical IT infrastructures