Logistics Project Manager Job at Microsoft Corporation (Gävle)

Job Description

Join our team as a Microsoft Data Center Project Manager for Logistics and take on the exciting challenge of managing logistics projects, standalone or as sub projects of larger scale projects for our data center campus in Stackbo, Sweden. In this role, you will collaborate with other project managers, logistics and IT teams, as well as Data Center Management to ensure the success of your projects. As a subject matter expert, you will act as an escalation point, provide support to logistics teams, and play a central role in meeting service delivery objectives by proactively tracking equipment, improving processes, and escalating issues to the appropriate stakeholders. You will also follow safety policies and procedures, participate in root cause analysis of incidents, and build a solid understanding of data center procedures. Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I DCPM, you will play 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. CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development of all employees and offers training and growth opportunities, including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion training and events, and professional certifications. Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 data centers in 32 countries and millions of servers. It 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. Important to note: this role is based in Stackbo, Sweden.

Job Responsibility

Plan, schedule, and execute projects and site deliverables in alignment with deployment timelines and required site readiness dates
Take ownership of tracking, monitoring, and escalating deliveries and shipments as needed to meet deadlines
Ensure logistics standard operating procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments are in place and support their creation where required
Act as the Logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting escalation management, continuous improvement initiatives, and overall logistics coordination
Own vendor management and communications, including quotes, purchase orders, hour tracking, and scope-of-work discussions
Work closely with General Contractors and take end-to-end ownership of scope of work and required safety documentation to enable safe operations in these areas
Share expertise and provide guidance on standard logistics processes and procedures for preparing, planning, and executing deployments
Support and enable logistics teams through prioritization, guidance, and knowledge sharing to maximize delivery effectiveness
Prioritize data center logistics workloads to maximize timely receiving, replacement, and return merchandise authorization (RMA) handling in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs)
Embody our culture and values

Requirements

Experience in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Organizational and project management skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Ability to work independently, identifying needs and prioritizing your own work
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Nice to have

Experience of logistics in hyper scale datacenters or similar work environment
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 fields

What we offer

Training and growth opportunities, including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion training and events, and professional certifications

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