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Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Critical Environment Program Manager - Business Operations, 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. 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.
Job Responsibility:
Financial Controllership & Governance: Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise across datacenter financials, ensuring accuracy, forecasting discipline, compliance, and sound financial controls
Commercial & Contract Management: Own the financial and commercial management of site contracts, including PO governance, invoice reviews, and spend oversight in close partnership with vendors and field operations
Spend & Performance Management: Prepare and deliver quarterly spend management reviews, track maintenance and repair activities, and proactively assess financial performance against plans and forecasts
Cost Optimization & Strategic Initiatives: Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead strategic projects to realize efficiencies while balancing short‑term needs with long‑term operational impact
Operational Partnership & Stakeholder Alignment: Work closely with datacenter field operations and cross‑functional stakeholders, leveraging local SME knowledge and best practices to optimize service delivery and SLA outcomes
Process Improvement & Adaptive Execution: Drive continuous improvement of processes, services, and operating models by managing ambiguity, influencing without authority, and adapting plans to evolving business priorities
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent AND industry experience OR industry experience and college course work
Experience with industry program and project management skills
Experience with reporting and data analysis systems, Management accounting & platforms (e.g. PowerBI)
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Microsoft Cloud Background Check
Nice to have:
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