Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician Manager at Microsoft

Mt Pleasant, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Management, Coaching, Risk Management, Compliance, Operations Management, Vendor Management, Procurement, Inventory Management, Data Destruction, Team Leadership, Logistics, Communication, Process Improvement, Collaboration, Supply Chain, Equipment Management

Industry

Software Development

Description

People Management Managers deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring. Model - Live our culture; Embody our values; Practice our leadership principles. Coach - Define team objectives and outcomes; Enable success across boundaries; Help the team adapt and learn. Care - Attract and retain great people; Know each individual's capabilities and aspirations; Invest in the growth of others. Manages and coordinates any escalated task risks and reported issues. Ensures team is in compliance with heavy-lifting equipment requirements. Responsible for overall day-to-day operations and ensures inbound and outbound measuring processes are running smoothly and effectively. Ensures that all issues are documented, tracked, discussed, and resolved with internal and external stakeholders as well as suppliers with consistent and complete communication. Works with internal stakeholders as needed related to finances around incorrectly handled RMA warranties. Ensures all data bearing devices (DBDs) are destroyed. Ensures all data bearing devices leaving premises do not contain customer information. Coordinates with and oversees any third-party vendors who perform DBD destruction as necessary. Manages external vendor relationships. Provides thought leadership on established methodologies and monitors outcomes for the overseen region(s). Prepares and presents internal and external briefings detailing current and projected procurement execution models. Ensures Data Center has what it needs to be successful to meet new demands. Works directly with the supply base to process price validation and deliver a single, accurate price to draft the PO in conjunction with senior leadership and procurement team. Contributes to risk management standards with appropriate internal teams for assigned equipment, organization, or services to improve processes or stakeholder satisfaction. Coordinates with internal stakeholders, such as Engineering and Global Procurement Team, to order major equipment. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to influence workstreams towards a more simplified and/or automated approach by evolving processes, services, and solutions to increase efficiency and manage costs. High School Diploma AND 3 years experience in warehouse/supply chain in an information technology (IT) environment, logistics, supply chain, inventory management, or a related field OR equivalent experience. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 2+ years experience leading a diverse team of inventory and asset personnel within a datacenter environment. Ability to work 12 hours shifts, including shift assignments during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

The Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with heavy-lifting equipment requirements, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. This role also involves overseeing data destruction processes and managing vendor relationships to ensure successful procurement execution models.