Microsoft-posted about 12 hours ago
Full-time • Principal
Washington, DC
5,001-10,000 employees

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 individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services. The Datacenter Engineering 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 the Datacenter building, power, cooling, telecom, and controls infrastructure to align with Microsoft Corporation datacenter capacity roadmap for the Americas. The Datacenter 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 from Site Due Diligence through design development, permitting, construction, and the turnover to Operations. This role will provide design management, technical direction, decision-making and overall leadership for our datacenter designs. To be successful in this role the candidate will oversee the delivery of multiple, concurrent, complete Datacenter design solutions aligned with the scopes, schedules, and budgets of the projects. The Design Manager will engage with key MS stakeholder groups within Microsoft as well as outside vendors who specialize in datacenter architecture and engineering. 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.

  • Coordinate a team of architects, engineers and designers to deliver projects aligned with the defined scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Have excellent 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.
  • Embody our culture and values.
  • Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, technical program management, or architecture OR equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects for mission critical or high-tech industry.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience engineering, technical program management, or architecture OR equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects for mission critical or high-tech industry.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business or related field.
  • Technical understanding of mission critical environments.
  • Ability to lead teams of architects and engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large data center environments.
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