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Data Center Program Manager

MicrosoftPhoenix, AZFull-time

This position supports data center operations by coordinating service activities, maintenance planning, incident response, and customer solutions. The manager helps control spending, prevent scheduling conflicts, communicate business or customer impacts, and ensure work is completed safely and securely. The role also develops effective working relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders, escalating issues when needed and maintaining high service quality. It suits candidates with experience in critical environments or physical IT infrastructure who can balance technical awareness with organization, communication, and accountability. A technical college background in a relevant engineering, computer science, mathematics, or telecommunications field is preferred or required alongside the stated experience options.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience with critical environment systems or physical IT infrastructureHigh school diploma plus 1+ year of industry experience, or 2+ years of industry experience with college courseworkTechnical college degree in computer science, mathematics, telecommunications, electrical/mechanical engineering, or a related fieldAbility to manage budgets, schedules, maintenance activities, and customer expectationsKnowledge of data center systems such as UPS, generators, AHUs, servers, SANs, networking, or structured cablingAbility to follow safety and security procedures and respond to service incidents
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Listed July 17, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About Microsoft

Microsoft operates several Arizona data center campuses, including Goodyear and El Mirage, anchoring the West US 3 Azure region.