Critical Environment Program Manager (Electrical)

This job is with Microsoft, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. OverviewMicrosoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Critical Environment Program Manager, (Electrical) you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development of all employees and offers trainings and opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.Qualifications Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent AND relevant industry experienceOR relevant industry experience and college course work. Relevant work experience in a datacenterExperience with Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Branch Circuit Monitoring (BCM), and Building Automation Systems (BAS)Experience working with the operation of building cooling, electrical and life safety systemsBackground Check 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.While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications: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).Technical College degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or related field.Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, PMP, ITIL, CDCP.Experience with project management or relevant certification/training in project management Associate's or Bachelor's degree in applicable engineering field or electrical tradesExperience working on large scale projects. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:Data Center Operations / Service Delivery:Establish strong working relationships with customers.Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of  electrical equipment in a datacenterManage, plan control and organize the planned preventative and corrective electrical equipment.This involves utilizing CMMS and monitoring the performance of electrical plant and machinery, ensuring work is undertaken to prevent failure/loss of the plant and equipment and the production of work order and allocating the work daily to the Technicians, monitoring progress, and inspecting completed work to ensure the required standards are achieved.Ensure that electrical and/or fire/life safety equipment within the datacenter is operating at peak efficiency.Ensure compliance with infrastructure operations standardization Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the datacenter, escalating to the Data Operations Manager as needed. This may include assisting technicians in times of emergencies, job training, and providing input/recommendations on electrical design parameters.Management of small-to-medium projects from conception to completionEnsure routine reporting for critical infrastructure, inclusive of operational and maintenance KPIs, objectives, organizational polices, procedures, and standards.Driving cost/energy efficiency projects Identifying single points-of-failure at regional datacenter locations Coordinate, plan, schedule, and supervise CE audits and compliance verificationsDrive identification and remediation of vulnerabilities (such as single points of failure). Provide recommendations on new data center equipment designs, technologies, and construction methods. Drive cost/energy efficiency projectsData Center Work Environment:Share best practices, assists others in learning role, process, procedures; and mentors othersPromotes a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspect of datacenter activitiesRealize the impact of change on othersLearn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values.  Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering successEmbody our culture and valuesRemoves barriers to agility to enable the team to shift priorities quickly without losing productivity. AGG