.OverviewMicrosoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Site Operations 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 100 datacenters and 1 million 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.Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!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 and we need you as a Site Operations Manager (SOM).Qualifications Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent AND proven experience of mission-critical service management (e.G., providing IT services, manufacturing, military, or managing physical operations in an IT and/or critical environment infrastructure)Proven experience with Contract Management: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trust with lease providers, ensuring smooth and effective lease negotiations and management.People Management: Proven experience in people management and team building, demonstrating the ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing and thriving teams.Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: Collaborative with great people skills, capable of working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.Ability to communicate fluently in English (speaking, reading, writing).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.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.G., UPS, Generator, AHU) AND Experience working in physical IT infrastructures (e.G., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling) AND Experience managing budget $500k+