Datacenter Project Manager, Build & Construction
Overview
Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Datacenter Project Manager, Build & Construction, 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 100 datacenters and 1 million 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 data center 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 3+ years' experience working on large scale projects in an engineering and/or construction management role
- OR 3+ years experience supporting critical infrastructure (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU) and commissioning
Other Requirements:
This role requires the ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements. 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.
- The successful candidate must be able to obtain Reliability Status screening from a duly authorized department or agency of the Government of Canada. This process includes but is not limited to:
- Verification of identity, background, education, professional credentials, personal and professional references, credit check, and criminal background check.
- Reliability Status screening may also require a security questionnaire and security interview. Useful links:
To obtain the requisite clearance within required timelines, applicants must have a stable residency history. Microsoft will work with individuals on a case-by-case basis to determine if the requisite clearance can be obtained within required timelines. Please note that the clearance process is governed by the respective authorized department or agency of the Government of Canada.
- 3+ 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)
- Technical College degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, PMP, ITIL, CDCP.
Data Center Operations Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $85,600 - CAD $158,400 per year.
Find additional pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until December 16, 2024.
Responsibilities
Data Center Build Operations
- Establish good working relationships with all the Construction stakeholders
- Attend all Metro new build, expansion and retrofit project related design, construction, and commissioning meetings.
- Be the liaison between Construction and Operations (be the voice for Operations) and escalate any issues that could cause impact
- Participate in all Construction/Operations walk throughs, as well as routine construction inspections during the builds
- Coordinate and execute turnover operations, ensure turnover checklist is completed and validated, and all turnover artifacts are delivered on time.
- Document and report lessons learned from each project
Service Delivery
- Able to balance leadership, influence skills, supportive individual contributions, project management, and expertise in enterprise-level operations.
- Monitors services and KPIs, OKRs, SLAs, and OLAs and reports trends and service anomalies.
- Keep track of all the latest and upcoming key milestones and deliverables
- Leads key processes, such as team and triage meetings, prioritizes work across the team, and rebalances priorities to respond to changes.
- Standardizing infrastructure equipment, processes, and workflows through design, construction, and turnover of these world-class facilities.
- Assisting with new facility design & commissioning, coordinating to installation of core network infrastructures.
Data Center Work Environment:
- Share best practices, assists others in learning role, process, procedures, and mentors others
- Promotes a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspect of datacenter activities
- Realize the impact of change on others
- Learn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values. Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success
Ownership
- In alignment with management priorities, holds self accountable for the end-to-end service quality, completeness, and resulting customer experience (including but not limited to availability, safety, security, customer service).
- Supports escalation of issues to appropriate owner.