Job Description
Job Title: Data Center Project Manager: Operations and Sustainability
Microsoft is seeking a highly skilled Data Center Project Manager to join our team in Ireland and the UK. As a key member of our Cloud Infrastructure and Operations (MCIO) team, you will be responsible for delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses.
Our data centers are a critical component of our cloud services, and we are committed to environmental sustainability and optimization in our design and operations. As a Data Center Project Manager, you will play a key role in implementing our ESG strategy and driving sustainability excellence at our locations.
Responsibilities:
- Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of our Datacenter operations.
- Represent a regional ESG agenda and directly implement ESG strategy in agreement with the regional lead.
- Actively draft and roll out local Sustainability related best practices, procedures and protocols based on the project runbook and in agreement with the program regional lead.
- Actively lead the implementation of environmental and energy management systems.
- Actively lead implementation of relevant (e.g. agreed regionally) ISO standard programs.
- Make forecast, refrecast submissions to fund local sustainability initiatives.
- Onboard new vendors.
- Manage local vendors, auditors and other suppliers related to execution of ESG projects.
- Help organise 3rd party audits.
- Attend and actively participate in audits.
- Review audits with auditors and provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with CBRE regarding Zero Waste and sustainability initiatives.
- Manage and lead implementation and progression of Zero Waste Program at your location.
- Participate actively in local sustainability committees.
- Act as an SME in driving sustainability excellence at your location to empower MSFT employees.
- Support sites with CoC registration and auditing.
- Provide all required reporting in line with reporting cadence.
- Provide site specific sustainability training.
- Create a local newsletter to share updates and knowledge regarding ESG performance.
- Create, own, and utilise a local SharePoint, Database for purposes of collecting data and reporting ESG data.
- Critically evaluate data and provide feedback. Be able to identify gaps in data and in methods.
- Own and drive employee engagement initiatives to promote sustainability at your sites.
- Utilise and be able to sense check data on Power BI and provide critical feedback.
- Collaborate with your team peers and cross-functionally to share knowledge and to establish a network.
- Escalate issues proactively to regional lead.
As a Data Center Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of subject matter experts to deliver critical infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's cloud services. You will be responsible for implementing our ESG strategy and driving sustainability excellence at our locations.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about sustainability and have a strong background in project management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.