Critical Environment Operations Manager
Microsoft Sweden 1172 AB · Gävle · 12 månader – upp till 2 år · Deadline 2026-10-30
Microsoft Sweden 1172 AB is recruiting a **Critical Environment Operations Manager** within Microsoft’s Cloud Infrastructure and Operations (MCIO). The role oversees the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and control system equipment supporting Microsoft's cloud services and online businesses. Key responsibilities include leading a technical team of mechanical and electrical professionals, maximizing critical environment availability, reducing incidents, advancing cost and energy efficiency initiatives, and managing power, temperature, relative humidity, and SLA reporting. The position is an **on-site role** that requires travel between facilities; because local public transport is limited, personal transport is recommended. Candidates must have proven experience in **mission-critical service management**—such as IT services, manufacturing, warehousing, retail, military, or physical operations in critical environment infrastructure—alongside strong people management experience covering hiring and team development. A valid driver’s license is required, and candidates must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire and every two years thereafter. Beneficial qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, experience managing budgets of $500,000 or more, experience with physical IT and critical environment infrastructures, and relevant technical or leadership certifications.
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.
Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters 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.
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.
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 working relationships and engagement with our Engineering Groups (EGs), and business partners
Work with regional and global peers to share and build practices across the entire datacenter portfolio
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Proven 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).
- Strong people management experience, including hiring, mentoring and team development
- You will be required to travel between sites as part of this role so a valid driver’s license will be required.
- *This role requires you to be on-site, and the location has limited public transport. Your own form of transport is advised.
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.
While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU) AND xperience 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.
- 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.)