Regional Datacenter Principal Program Manager - Fiber Management

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 and we need you as a Regional Datacenter Principal Program Manager for fiber management. 

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Regional Datacenter Director, 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 am focused on the personal and professional development of all employees and offers training and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.  

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million 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.   

As the Regional Principal Program Manager - fiber management, you will drive the delivery of world-class cloud services across your region.  You will build our fiber management team from the ground up. You will take on the challenge of developing a programmatic approach for managing and maintaining Microsoft owned fiber in our datacenters. You will work with vendors to augment existing fiber installations. You will manage a team of fiber specialists who are geographically dispersed throughout North and South America. You will take on the challenge of maintaining 100% availability for all Microsoft owned fiber. You will interact and maintain relationships with various authorities and partners across all sectors of the datacenter industry. You will use keen business acumen and financial management skills to manage operating costs effectively, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, security, and ecological responsibility. Interpersonal awareness, ability to navigate ambiguity, and your mature communication skills will be pivotal in bringing your program management, technical abilities, and leadership experiences to a whole new level in supporting Microsoft’s success! 

Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!  

Responsibilities

As a Regional Datacenter Principal Program Manager for fiber management, your success is measured by: 

People Management 

• Managers deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring. 

• Model - Live our culture; Embody our values; Practice our leadership principles. 

• Coach - Define team objectives and outcomes; Enable success across boundaries; Help the team adapt and learn. 

• Care - Attract and retain great people; Know everyone’s capabilities and aspirations; Invest in the growth of others. 

• Manage a geographically diverse team at locations across North and South America. 

Datacenter Fiber Management Operations