Data Center Project Manager — Microsoft
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 25 days ago
Role overview
As a Microsoft Data Center Project Manager (DCPM), you will perform troubleshooting for service incidents, manage assigned projects to meet service delivery objectives as well escalate to appropriate stakeholders to remove obstacles.
You will also follow safety policies and procedures and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) of incidents.
This job will allow you to build a solid understanding of data center procedures, engage in collaboration across various teams as well as provide mentorship across data centers by sharing best practices.
- As a Microsoft Data Center Project Manager (DCPM), you will perform troubleshooting for service incidents, manage assigned projects to meet service delivery objectives as well escalate to appropriate stakeholders to remove obstacles.
- You will also follow safety policies and procedures and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) of incidents.
- Location: Geneva
- Coordination of both the deployment & the decommissioning of Data Center IT Equipment & Infrastructure, utilizing process knowledge and experience to ensure team meet associated OKRs.
- Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent AND industry experience
Main responsibilities
- Location: Geneva
- Coordination of both the deployment & the decommissioning of Data Center IT Equipment & Infrastructure, utilizing process knowledge and experience to ensure team meet associated OKRs.
- Follow and adhere to safety and security policies and procedures.
- Report immediately any safety or security issues or concerns.
- Contribute to troubleshooting for service incidents and escalates, as appropriate, to meet SLA/OLAs, with minimal disruption to the client/customer and business.
- Recognize potential customer impact of other events and issues (e.g., customer lockdown), communicate potential impact, and plan for impact accordingly.
- Proactively review schedules and avoid conflicts when possible.
- Identify, coordinate, manage expectations, and offer alternatives when defining customer solutions.
- Manage relationships with clients and suppliers to ensure that all expectations are clarified, understood, documented, and met.
- Suggest ways for reducing the risk of performing maintenance; work with others to accommodate scheduling needs.
Key requirements
- Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent AND industry experience
- industry experience and college course work. Background 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.
- While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
- Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, PMP, ITIL, CDCP. Data Center Operations Management IC3
- The typical base pay range for this role across Switzerland is CHF 116,000.00
- CHF 182,400.00 per year.
Application process
- This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
- Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.
- If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Company and context
- 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.
Additional details
- industry experience and college course work. Background Check Requirements:
- Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, PMP, ITIL, CDCP. Data Center Operations Management IC3
Notes and original content
- Responsibilities
- Qualifications
- industry experience and college course work.
- Background Check Requirements:
- Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, PMP, ITIL, CDCP.
- Data Center Operations Management IC3
Questions about this listing
What salary does Microsoft offer for this role?
Microsoft lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Genève. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Microsoft offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Microsoft during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Geneva can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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