Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO+I, the Core Datacenter Services (CDS) team is responsible for the development and implementation of global strategies across our Datacenters (DCs).
As a Program & Change Management Leader for Datacenter Efficiency, you will be responsible for leading the management of our initiatives launched to our DC Ops Field.
You will lead the team to develop and drive plans and strategies and hold them accountable for evaluating success metrics for complex, high-impact launches. You will coach teams to prepare business users for change due to implementation with theme of maximizing efficiency and optimization in our Datacenters (DCs).
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Leader to join our dynamic team. The candidate will have a proven track record in managing enterprise level programs in a complex environment and optimizing performance across the organization. As a Leader, you will play a key role in launching initiatives that will impact our multi-year priorities in the Team.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
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.
This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.
Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates will need to relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.
This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 100%.

REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Business Supply Chain, Finance, Business Management, Accounting, Human Resources (HR), Organizational Development or related field AND 8+ years experience in operations or process design or program/project management
• OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

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.

ADDITIONAL/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Management, Business Administration, or related field AND 12+ years experience in operations or process design or program/project management
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Business Supply Chain, Finance, Business Management, Accounting, Human Resources (HR), Organizational Development or related field AND 15+ years experience in operations or process design or program/project management
• OR equivalent experience.
• 5+ years people management experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
  Launch Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $303,600 per year.
  Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
  Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 8, 2025.
  

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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