Datacenter Air-Gapped Cloud (AGC) Design Manager - CTJ - Top Secret / SCI

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud.  Within CO&I, the Datacenter Engineering (DCE) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy Datacenter Air-Gapped Cloud (AGC) Design Manager to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.  

The Datacenter Air-Gapped Cloud (AGC) Design Manager will manage the engineering scope, schedule, and budget for greenfield, brownfield and retrofit engineering / design projects.  This position will manage internal and external resources for the delivery of Datacenter buildings, power, cooling, telecom, and controls infrastructure to align with Microsoft Corporation datacenter capacity roadmap for the Americas, with a focus on secure or Air-Gapped Cloud design.  

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.  

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. 

Responsibilities

The Datacenter AGC Design Manager will be responsible for the facilitation and delivery of Microsoft’s industry-leading datacenter designs including the development of innovative technology and advanced concepts. They will be responsible for engineering/design from site due diligence through design development, permitting, construction, and turnover to operations.  The role includes management, technical direction, decision-making, and overall leadership for our datacenter designs. 

This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.  

Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates will need to relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.  

To be successful in this role the candidate will oversee the delivery of multiple, concurrent, complete Datacenter design solutions aligned with the scope, schedule, and budget of each respective project. The Datacenter AGC Design Manager  will engage with key Microsoft stakeholders, as well as outside vendors who specialize in datacenter architecture and engineering. In addition, the candidate will manage secure datacenter designs to include sensitive compartmentalized information facilities, secure work areas, or equivalent facilities/spaces. 

Core Responsibilities:  

• Coordinate a team of architects, engineers and designers and deliver projects aligned with the defined scope, schedule, and budget.    

• Have effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.   

• Possess a high level of proficiency in commercial and industrial architecture and engineering with a primary focus on datacenter design.    

• Must be able to work with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment and do so with an even temperament.   

• Must be a person of integrity, be methodical, detailed-oriented with an effective work ethic.  

• Other: Embody our culture and values 

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

Other Requirements

Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able 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:

• Other Requirements  

  The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clea