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$60k–$89k/yr
Full-time
high school, associate degree, professional certificate
Posted 47d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of technicians to perform hardware deployments, diagnostics, and decommissions within the data center. Ensure service compliance, adherence to operational procedures, and the achievement of KPIs and SLAs.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and experience managing technical teams or supporting IT equipment. Proficiency in English is required, and experience in a 24x7x365 mission-critical environment is preferred.
Full job description
Overview
As a Microsoft Data Center Technician (DCT) Manager, you will lead a team of technicians, providing expert guidance on performing hardware deployments, diagnostics on equipment, and hardware decommissions. You will support technician performance, prioritizing technician tasks while monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). This opportunity will allow you to model leadership principles, provide training to technicians, and accelerate your career growth in the process.
Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I DCT 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 of all employees and offers training and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion training and events, and professional certifications.Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 data centers in 32 countries and millions of 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 data center 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.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.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the team, driving accountability, coaching, and a strong, positive culture
Own data center service compliance and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality standardsEnforce adherence to DCS policies, SLAs, and operational procedures across all service execution
Oversee technician readiness, including training, execution quality checks, and corrective actions
Manage escalations and process changes, ensuring effective resolution and clear stakeholder communication
Champion safety and operational excellence, promoting accountability, compliance, and high service quality across the site
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components AND experience supporting IT equipment or related technology or related experience working
with technical teams.
Experience directing, supervising, or managing others.
This role requires proficiency in written, reading, and conversational English as all business operations and customer communications are conducted in French.
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.
While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree in Computer Science or related field and/or equivalent work experience.
Experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
Experience working in a production, mission-critical 24x7x365 data center environment.
Applicable certifications: Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation, ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+), Basic Structure Cabling (BSC), Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Six Sigma Green Belt).
Experience leading diverse, technical, or IT workforce of up to ten employees.
Data Center Technicians M3 - The typical base pay range for this role across France is € 59,500.00 - € 89,300.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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Data CenterCloud OperationsAzureITILCompTIA A+CompTIA Server+CompTIA Network+CDCPMCPSix Sigma Green BeltHardware DeploymentInfrastructureSLAKPIMission-Critical Environment
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Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters.
Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.
Offices: 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052, US · 1 Denison Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060, AU · 1950 Meadowvale Blvd, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 8L9, CA · 39, Quai du Président Roosevelt, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Île-de-France 92130, FR · Walter-Gropius-Straße 5, München, 80807, DE