Microsoft Data Center Program Manager - Compliance 

India, Telangana, Hyderabad 

82573128

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering Graduate / Diploma or equivalent AND 5+ years industry experience
• OR 7+ years industry experience and non-Engineering college course work.

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

• Possess a strong record of accomplishment in operational excellence.
• Build productive and collaborative relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Experience in managing local governmental compliance in large-scale mission critical infrastructure environments. Some interaction with government and/or licensing/permitting organization(s) is preferred.
• Articulate communicator and influencer who is credible, self-assured, and highly capable of negotiating successful outcomes with key approvers in statutory departments external to Microsoft. Should be conversant with various policies and/or incentives for Data Centers that are proposed/provided by the state government or local government bodies.
• Have strong technical skills and the ability to explain complex issues and requirements in an easily understood manner.
• Apply previous learning and ideas to new situations, projects, and teams, developing creative solutions to manage risk.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen that includes experience working with leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Should have working knowledge on various types of communication protocols to be followed while interacting with local state administration.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, non-business hours, or other scenarios required by the flow of operations.
• Be familiar with rules and regulation and know how where to look for the information

As a successful Data Center Program Manager Compliance, your success will be measured by:

• Acting as the single point of contact for all datacenter metro level audit and compliance projects, initiatives, and ongoing operational activities including site safety drills and tabletop exercises.
• Learning and living the One Microsoft culture and values. Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success.
• Empowering a culture of safety and security in global datacenter operations by complying with CO+I’s safety programs and policies and completing compliance knowledge assessments.
• Developing positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

As a successful Data Center Program Manager Compliance, your day-to-day work will include:

• Perform regular site inspections for audit readiness and compliance and lead corrective action plans on gaps and shortfalls identified through assessments.
• Implement strategies that aid overall compliance of the Data Center Metro, ensure the successful onboarding of new facilities, and continuously improve operational efficiencies linked to the compliance and audit program.
• Complete quarterly Enterprise Governance Risk and Compliance control including tools audit tasks, access review tasks, wireless scan tasks, Critical Environments and EH&S site assessments, ensuring all compliance standards are met.
• Liaise with procedural document owners to resolve gaps identified through assessments, audits, or other observations and ensure all historical and current auditable documentation (physical and digital) is maintained in accordance with Microsoft document retention policies.
• Manage and maintain all environmental/statutory compliances, emergency, and business continuity plans/documents for the Datacenter Metro.
• Spend 25% of the time on the floor ensuring metro wise standards are maintained within all DCs and that we are compliant with cleanliness, stowage, 5S, in process work standards, life safety, and others.
• Building and maintaining relationships with government officials and regulatory agencies by establishing strong relationships with government officials. This includes managing communication between Microsoft and relevant government bodies.
• Coordinate with internal teams to address regulatory concerns and implement compliance strategies.
• Preparing reports and briefings on governmental matters for internal stakeholders including Government’s trends and changes

Data Center Work Environment:

• Share best practices, assist others in learning role, process, procedures, and mentor others
• Promotes a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspect of datacenter activities
• Realize the impact of change on others
• Learn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values. Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success
• Embody our Microsoft One and