Microsofts Cloud Operations & Innovation (COI) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Data Center IT Project Manager (DCPM) on the U.S. Government Airgap team you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsofts dedicated online services supporting the U.S. Government.

While our U.S. Government dedicated datacenter operations team has a sharp focus on serving our U.S. Government customers and helping them achieve federal missions together all of Microsofts Cloud Operations & Innovation (COI) 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 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.

At Microsoft our missionto empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve moreguides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progresspeople teams and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shapewhatsnext for everyone.

• Analyze and interpret project data to provide recommendations and strategic recommendations for datacenter-related operations models support and implementation plans
• Interpret customer requirements as they relate to standard operating procedures and drive parity between the two
• Collaborate across internal groups external suppliers and customers
• Document and improve processes around planning implementation operations confidentiality security and compliance to ensure the work that is being done is securely compliantly efficiently and per standards
• Represent Microsoft in engagements with internal/external entities and the U.S. Government
• Participate in technical communities to stay informed of effective practices and changes within the broader discipline and share them with the organization
• Develop create implement and support physical and operations security (OPSEC) policies plans and processes internal security and compliance teams that allow Datacenter Operations to operate in a manner that is compliant with relevant U.S. Government (and/or other unique environment) security standards and requirements for the operation of highly confidential and regulated projects
• Empower a culture of safety security and compliance in all aspect of datacenter activities
• Establish and enhance working relationships with customers
• Create and manage end-to-end project plans and ensure on time delivery
• Plan manage and communicate end-to-end project plans with stakeholders and teams
• Perform day-to-day project check-in and update accordingly to manage project delivery and quality
• Identify risks gaps and opportunities and communicate to stakeholders and other teams to drive resolution
• Gather and provide feedback on lessons learned effective practices and innovations on process/procedures and tools to improve efficiencies and productivity
• Work with various Engineering Operations Electrical and Mechanical Engineers DC Build Managers and Regional Technical Infrastructure Managers during project planning and execution
• Learn live and coach the One Microsoft culture and values. Lead through change by bringing clarity generating energy and delivering success

Skills & capabilities that are critical to success include:

• Utilization of critical thinking skills to conceptualize complex business problems and their solutions
• Independently execute projects that help our site teams understand the findings and translating them into action to benefit our Datacenter Operations
• Leading programs to align strategies strategic plans and solutions-sets between the customer internal groups and Datacenter Operations
• Demonstrating structured thinking planning and the ability to execute by collaborating and working through others (teammates SMEs and leadership teams) and influencing without authority
• Communicating effectively and concisely with stakeholders and leaders about our programs and objectives

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• High School Qualification or equivalent AND 3 years experience supporting IT equipment or related technology or delivering server and network deployment projects in large-scale environments
  • OR equivalent experience

Other Requirements

Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able 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:

• The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access
  to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation
  (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft customer and/or government security screening
  requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the
  appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in
  employment action up to and including termination.
• Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security
  clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide
  clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud
  background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due
  to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically this position supports United States federal
  state and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain
  citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal
  requirement citizenship will be verified via a valid passport or other approved documents or
  verified US government Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Science Technology Engineering Mathematics STEM college degree or certification in IT with equivalent work experience
• 2 years of experience evaluating testing implementing certifying and accrediting classified and sensitive but unclassified information systems for both Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software
• Experience with the analysis and evaluation of hardware in support of the Intelligence Community (IC) Department of Defense and other Federal Government Agencies
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic and high-pressure environment
• Perform and execute organizations safety programs and policies and compliance knowledge assessments

#COICareers

Data Center Operations Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102600 - $202800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $137500 - $225800 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry citizenship color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information immigration status marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran or military status race ethnicity religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process read more about requesting accommodations.

Required Experience:

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