Regional Program Manager Deploy Americas at Microsoft
Santa Clara, CA 95050
About the Job
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a Regional Program Manager Deploy Americas.Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services
As a CO+I Regional Datacenter Program Manager, 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 for all employees and offers trainings and growth 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 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.Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!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.Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent AND 3+ years experience supporting IT equipment or related technology OR 4+ years experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.3+ years’ project management experience across large complex, cross-functional organizationsBackground 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.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience in project or program management and/or large-scale networksExperience delivering large network or other IT hardware projects.Experience working with network technologies including TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routing, and Switching.3+ years’ experience in data center-related functions for large enterprise organizations.Networking certifications (e.g
CCNA, CCNP, etc.)Awareness of IT Service Operations fundamentals and principles
(ITIL, MOF, OLA/SLA, CSI, etc.)Project or program management certifications (e.g
PMI, etc.)Data Center Operations Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S
is USD $125,400 - $226,200 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 $166,000 - $249,000 per year
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation
Find additional benefits and pay information here: Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 21, 2024.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. 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.As a successful Regional Program Manager Deploy Americas, your performance objectives include:Create and maintain a program to identify best practices, design process and procedure documents, and socialize those across the Americas Region
Create lessons learned documentation, best practices, and innovations on existing process/procedures and tools to improve efficiencies and productivity in post-RNI activities/Utilize your knowledge to train, equip, and empower local teams to build and maintain a network which will support their campus through its entire lifecycle.Collaborate with other Data Center Operation Regions and global teams to align post-RNI (Ready for Network Install) processes and procedures globally.Create and manage end-to-end network project plans and ensure on time delivery.Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of data center activities. Establish and enhance strong working relationships with customers in the network space. Collaborate directly with site management and third-party vendors at new campuses and data centers to align best practices and deliver new locations quickly and reliably.Plan, manage, and communicate end-to-end network project plans with stakeholders and teams. Perform day-to-day project check-in and update to manage project delivery and quality. Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities and communicate to stakeholders and other teams to drive resolution
Work with various Engineering, Operations, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Data Center Build Managers, and Regional Technical Infrastructure Managers during project planning and executionLearn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values
Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success.Employment typeFull-TimeWork siteUp to 100% work from homeRole typeIndividual ContributorDisciplineData Center Operations ManagementProfessionData Center
As a CO+I Regional Datacenter Program Manager, 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 for all employees and offers trainings and growth 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 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.Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!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.Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent AND 3+ years experience supporting IT equipment or related technology OR 4+ years experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.3+ years’ project management experience across large complex, cross-functional organizationsBackground 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.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience in project or program management and/or large-scale networksExperience delivering large network or other IT hardware projects.Experience working with network technologies including TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routing, and Switching.3+ years’ experience in data center-related functions for large enterprise organizations.Networking certifications (e.g
CCNA, CCNP, etc.)Awareness of IT Service Operations fundamentals and principles
(ITIL, MOF, OLA/SLA, CSI, etc.)Project or program management certifications (e.g
PMI, etc.)Data Center Operations Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S
is USD $125,400 - $226,200 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 $166,000 - $249,000 per year
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation
Find additional benefits and pay information here: Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 21, 2024.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. 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.As a successful Regional Program Manager Deploy Americas, your performance objectives include:Create and maintain a program to identify best practices, design process and procedure documents, and socialize those across the Americas Region
Create lessons learned documentation, best practices, and innovations on existing process/procedures and tools to improve efficiencies and productivity in post-RNI activities/Utilize your knowledge to train, equip, and empower local teams to build and maintain a network which will support their campus through its entire lifecycle.Collaborate with other Data Center Operation Regions and global teams to align post-RNI (Ready for Network Install) processes and procedures globally.Create and manage end-to-end network project plans and ensure on time delivery.Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of data center activities. Establish and enhance strong working relationships with customers in the network space. Collaborate directly with site management and third-party vendors at new campuses and data centers to align best practices and deliver new locations quickly and reliably.Plan, manage, and communicate end-to-end network project plans with stakeholders and teams. Perform day-to-day project check-in and update to manage project delivery and quality. Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities and communicate to stakeholders and other teams to drive resolution
Work with various Engineering, Operations, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Data Center Build Managers, and Regional Technical Infrastructure Managers during project planning and executionLearn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values
Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success.Employment typeFull-TimeWork siteUp to 100% work from homeRole typeIndividual ContributorDisciplineData Center Operations ManagementProfessionData Center
