Job Description
This inclusive employer is a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. OverviewIn alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a OSP Telecom Engineering ManagerAs a OSP Telecom Engineering Manager you will help employees identify growth opportunities, develop skills, and build development plans. You will lead a team of OSP Telecom engineers that are remote. You will establish and communicate performance expectations, identify and address gaps, and monitor performance to ensure plans are met. This opportunity will allow you to contribute to building a world-class network infrastructure by working with Metro Dark Fiber, Long-Haul Fiber, subsea, and Lit Wave circuits. With a flexible workplace, you can work from home partially or fully and/or come to the office on an as needed basis.Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a OSP Telecom Engineering Manager you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.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.QualificationsBachelor's Degree AND experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product developmentOR equivalent experienceProject or people management experience.Experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:Experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.ResponsibilitiesDeliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring.Define team objectives and outcomes, enable success across boundaries, and help the team adapt and learn.Attract and retain great people, know everyone’s capabilities and aspirations, and invest in the growth of others.Oversee and coach a team on the operation of various systems and equipment within the data center in a safe and professional manner and advise junior colleagues on inspection and supervision issues.Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of datacenter activitiesOutside Plant (OSP) optical design, planning, and engineering for new and existing regionsEmbody our culture and values.#LI-DNI