Critical Environment Operations Manager

**Critical Environment Operations Manager**:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date posted

**Aug 04, 2025**
- Job number

**1853980**
- Work site

**Up to 50% work from home**
- Travel

**0-25**%**
- Role type

**People Manager**
- Profession

**Data Center**
- Discipline

**Data Center Operations Management**
- Employment type

**Full-Time**

**Overview**:

- Microsoft’s Cloud Infrastructure and Operations (MCIO) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a **Critical Environment Operations Manager**, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform.

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.

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.

**This role is based in Melbourne, Australia.**
**Australian Citizenship is required.**

**Qualifications**:
**Required Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma or equivalent AND 2+ 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).
- While not required, we also look for the following **Preferred Qualifications**:

- 5+ years experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU) AND 5+ years experience working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling) AND Experience managing budget $500k+
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.
- 3+ years experience in leading a diverse, technical team.
- Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, CCNA Certifications, ITIL v3 Foundation, Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) Certifications, Leadership Development Certifications, PMP, CDCP.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Technical College certification in mechanical or electrical engineering and/or services
- Experience working on large scale CE projects
- Experience with the operation of IT infrastructure (Servers, SANs, Networking, etc.)

**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.
- ** Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of Australian Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements.**:

- NV1/2, PV Clearance Assessment: This position may require an enhanced background check conducted through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.

**Responsibilities**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of our Datacenter operations
- Lead a team of Mechanical, Electrical and Control System professionals supporting Microsoft's online services
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in our Datacenters
- Maximize Critical Environment (CE) availability to ensure optimal operational efficiency
- Reduce high-impact and human-error Critical Environment (CE) incidents year over year
- Deliver on cost/energy efficiency initiatives
- Ensure routine reporting to effectively manage and analyze our Power/Temperature/Relative Humidity, and SLA monitoring
- Establish and enhance strong working relationships and engagement with our Engineering Groups (EGs), and business partners
- Work with regional and global peers to share and build best practices across the entire datacenter portfolio
- Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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Industry leading healthcare
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Educational resources
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Discounts on products and services
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Savings and investments
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Maternity and paternity leave
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Generous time away
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Giving programs
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Opportunities to network and connect