Microsoft Data Center Project Manager 

Japan 

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As a Microsoft Data Center Project Manager (DCPM), you will perform trouble shooting for service incidents, manage assigned projects to meet service delivery objectives as well escalate to appropriate stakeholders to remove obstacles. You will also follow safety policies and procedures and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) of incidents. This job will allow you to build a solid understanding of data center procedures, engage in collaboration across various teams as well as provide mentorship across data centers by sharing best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND 1+ years industry experience
• OR 2+ years industry experience and college course work.
• 2+ years project management experience
• Fluency in Japanese and English language

While not required, we also look for the following
Preferred Qualifications:

• Business level Japanese language skills
• 2+ years’ experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU) or working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling).
• Technical College degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, PMP, ITIL, CDCP.

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.

• Demonstrate conscientiousness on cost adheres to budget requirements; keep costs reasonable and contribute to staying within budget.
• Follow and adhere to safety and security policies and procedures. Report immediately any safety or security issues or concerns.

• Perform troubleshooting for service incidents and escalates, as appropriate, to meet SLA/OLAs, with minimal disruption to the client/customer and business.
• Recognize potential customer impact of other events and issues (e.g., customer lockdown), communicate potential impact, and plan for impact accordingly.
• Proactively review schedules and avoid conflicts when possible. Identify, coordinate, manage expectations, and offer alternatives when defining customer solutions.
• Manage relationships with clients and suppliers to ensure that all expectations are clarified, understood, documented, and met.

• Suggest ways for reducing the risk of performing maintenance; work with others to accommodate scheduling needs.

• In alignment with management priorities, hold self-accountable for the end-to-end service quality, completeness, and resulting customer experience (including but not limited to availability, safety, security, customer service). Support escalation of issues to appropriate owner.

• Embody our and .

*Please note these responsibilities may change due to the dynamic nature of Microsoft’s cloud business. Currently this position will focus on deployment projects to deliver new customer capacity, landlord operations management, IT operations, and emergency escalation support. Future org restructuring and changing business needs will require the candidate to be flexible with role scope and responsibilities.