New 
Critical Environment Program Manager
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Nevada, Reno | |
| 6840 Sierra Center Parkway (Show on map) | |
 Oct 11, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) organization is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Critical Environment 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 of all employees and offers training and 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 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.
ResponsibilitiesEstablish working relationships with customers to ensure effective communication and service delivery.Oversee daily operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment within the data center.Manage, plan, organize, and control both preventative and corrective maintenance for electrical and/or mechanical systems.Utilize CMMS to monitor equipment performance, prevent failures, and ensure timely execution of work orders. Assign tasks to technicians, track progress, and inspect completed work to meet quality standards.Ensure electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems operate at peak efficiency.Maintain compliance with infrastructure operations standards and procedures. Serve as the escalation point for facilities-related issues within the data center. Collaborate with the Data Operations Manager as needed, assist technicians during emergencies, support training efforts, and provide input on design parameters.Lead small-to-medium projects from conception through completion.Ensure routine reporting on critical infrastructure, including operational and maintenance KPIs, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards.Drive initiatives focused on cost and energy efficiency.Identify and address single points of failure across regional data center locations.Coordinate, plan, schedule, and supervise CE audits and compliance verifications.Lead efforts to identify and remediate vulnerabilities. Recommend improvements to data center equipment design, technologies, and construction methods.Share best practices, support peer learning, and mentor others across teams.Promote a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of data center operations.Understand and manage the impact of change on individuals and teams.Embrace, model, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values. Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success.Remove barriers to agility, enabling the team to shift priorities quickly without compromising productivity.Embody ourCultureandValues | |