Data Center Energy Resource Manager
Description For Data Center Energy Resource Manager
Microsoft is seeking a Data Center Energy Resource Manager to join their team in Quincy, Washington. This role focuses on reducing stranded capacity by being a key member of the local team in the deployment planning and optimization of IT deployments. Working closely with Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Critical Environment Field Service Engineers, you will validate all deployments for optimal efficiency of space with a heavy emphasis on Electrical and Cooling availability.
Microsoft's infrastructure comprises a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers, supporting services for over 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of datacenter design and operations, Microsoft continues to grow and evolve to meet the changing business demands of a world-class cloud provider.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring compliance with data center business units and service-level policies
- Managing programs associated with area of responsibility
- Raising risks to IT capacity allocation and planning
- Leading programs and projects through leadership forums
- Performing troubleshooting for service incidents
- Managing relationships with clients and suppliers
- Collaborating with Subject Matter Experts across CO+I and engineering groups
- Providing mentorship across data centers for specific expertise
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Technical College Degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in Critical Environment infrastructures or working in physical IT infrastructures. Applicable certifications such as APICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, PMP, ITIL, or CDCP are preferred.
This role offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $159,600 per year, with higher ranges for specific locations like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area. Microsoft provides industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, discounts on products and services, savings and investments options, parental leave, generous time off, and opportunities for networking and professional growth.
Join Microsoft's mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, while working in a culture that values respect, integrity, and accountability.
Responsibilities For Data Center Energy Resource Manager
- Ensure compliance with data center business units and service-level policies
- Manage programs associated with area of responsibility
- Raise risks to the IT capacity allocation and planning
- Lead programs and projects through leadership forums
- Perform troubleshooting for service incidents
- Manage relationships with clients and suppliers
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts across CO+I and engineering groups
- Provide mentorship across data centers for specific expertise
- Suggest improvements in implementation based on depth of understanding
- Hold self accountable for end-to-end service quality and customer experience
Requirements For Data Center Energy Resource Manager
- High School Qualification or equivalent AND 2+ years critical environment experience supporting IT equipment or related technology or delivering server and network deployment projects in large-scale environments
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
- Pass Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
- Bachelor's or Technical College Degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field (preferred)
- 5+ years experience in Critical Environment infrastructures or working in physical IT infrastructures (preferred)
- Applicable certifications: APICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, PMP, ITIL, CDCP (preferred)
- Energy Marshall experience (preferred)
Benefits For Data Center Energy Resource Manager
- Industry leading healthcare
- Educational resources
- Discounts on products and services
- Savings and investments
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Generous time away
- Giving programs
- Opportunities to network and connect
