Critical Environment Program Manager

Microsoft Microsoft · Big Tech · Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France +1 · Data Center Operations Management

Program Manager for Critical Environment (CE) operations in Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) division, focusing on leased datacenters. Responsibilities include ensuring CE availability, overseeing mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance, reducing incidents, delivering cost/energy efficiency, managing emergency preparedness, coordinating audits, reporting on Power/Temperature/Relative Humidity, and building relationships with partners and engineering groups. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with industry experience in a datacenter or critical environment, or extensive industry experience and college coursework. Preferred qualifications include experience in Critical Environment infrastructures, a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, experience with large-scale CE projects, and experience with IT infrastructure operations. The role also involves background checks and adherence to Microsoft's values and inclusive work environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Maximize Critical Environment (CE) availability in conjunction with our landlord partners at our leased Datacenters and to ensure optimal operational efficiency
  2. Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in our leased Datacenters (MOP/SOP/EOP review, RCAs, FMEAs, change governance, and risk mitigation)
  3. Reduce high-impact and human-error Critical Environment (CE) incidents year over year
  4. Deliver on cost/energy efficiency initiatives
  5. Support delivery of the Datacenter’s Emergency Preparedness and Response plans and act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within our leased datacenters

Skills

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent AND industry experience in a datacenter or other critical environment facility, OR extensive industry experience and college course work.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements

Nice to have

  • Experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU)
  • 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

  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check