IT Director

Microsoft • San Antonio, TX

380d • $137,800 - $294,000

About The Position

As the IT Director for Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I), you will lead and manage a team responsible for overseeing data center site services and logistics. This role is pivotal in delivering core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services, including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. You will empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance while fostering the personal and professional development of your team members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND 10+ years experience of mission-critical service management
• 3+ years of people management in an organization of full-time employees across multiple disciplines and platforms
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements

Nice To Haves

• Enterprise-level experience in managing large-scale and complex projects/programs
• Working knowledge of audit and compliance requirements in a large global enterprise
• Problem-solving skills, analytical capabilities, data analysis, and attention to detail
• Project management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• College or university degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Empowering a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of datacenter activities
• Leading and managing a team of high-performing individual contributors and their ongoing talent development
• Managing and overseeing datacenter site services, logistics, and deployment
• Collaborating and coordinating with multiple internal business groups to ensure the successful delivery of service levels
• Analyzing production operations and initiating corrective actions to ensure operational stability
• Initiating and establishing quality standards for the Datacenter teams and managing those initiatives through to completion
• Learning, living, and coaching the One Microsoft culture and values
• Leading through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success

Benefits

• Career Rotation Programs
• Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events
• Professional certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: High school or GED