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 Principal Program Manager, Manager - Data Center High Performance Computing.

　　Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Principal Program Manager, Manager - Data Center High Performance Computing, 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 personal and professional development for all employees and offers training and growth 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 Data Centers 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.

　　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.

　　Responsibilities

　　Lead a team of highly qualified HPC (High Performance Computing) subject matter experts.

　　Learn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values . Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success.

　　Support programs that enable the transition of Data Center Break/Fix tasks from Vendor to FTE-supported roles.

　　Provide oversight of the headcount growth for specified High Powered Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) deployments.

　　Develop and implement strategies working with the Datacenter Operations (DC Ops) Break/Fix Team for the training on the skill sets required to execute tasks required to support HPC cluster Break/Fix operations.

　　Actively work with Datacenter Integration Services (DCIS) on the roadmap for HPC deployments requiring Microsoft FTE and key vendor support.

　　Provide leadership and direction in establishing Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Fiber Infrastructure management roadmaps, staffing efficiencies, process improvements, and governance for DC Ops strategy that will support our current and future growth.

　　Manage the portfolio of High-Performance SKU deliveries.

　　Work with our financial partners on the growth budget that drives Operating Expenses (OPEX) and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) requirements to support a variety of tasks associated with HPC platforms.

　　Collaborate with partners to assess long range plans, determine capacity, and resource plans for both project delivery and ongoing operational support.

　　Support a strategic vision and implementation plan for regional data center operations that will position the organization for future capacity and growth.

　　Drive service delivery excellence through benchmarking across industry best practices.

　　Foster an understanding of the various stakeholders, their interests and needs to ensure the teams can sustain and embrace the changes through clear communications, engagement, and appropriate governance throughout the implementation of the various operational excellence programs.

　　Qualifications

　　Required Qualifications:

　　High School Diploma or equivalent AND 10+ years experience of mission-critical service management (e.g., providing IT services, manufacturing, warehouse, retail, military, or managing physical operations in an IT and/or critical environment infrastructure).

　　5+ years experience leading, directly managing, and influencing a diverse organization of full-time employees across multiple disciplines and platforms.

　　Other 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.Preferred Qualifications:

　　3+ years experience working with High Performance Computing systems.

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field.

　　7+ years enterprise-level experience managing large scale and complex projects/programs

　　Experience building large and geographically disperse infrastructure supporting business critical services.

　　Experience creating road maps for large projects and delivering to road map capabilities.

　　Experience with reporting and data analysis systems & platforms (e.g., PerformanceBI).

　　Practical knowledge of ITIL concepts and terminology – with focus on Change, Incident, Problem, and Service Delivery Management functions.

　　Ability to collaborate, openly communicate, present, and negotiate effectively across groups of various levels and disciplines, such as senior company leaders, engineers, suppliers, partners, government entities, technicians, customers, etc.

　　Data Center Operations Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,800 - $267,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $180,000 - $294,000 per year.

　　Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

　　Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/accommodationrequest) .

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　　Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .