Microsoft Commissioning Equipment Planner

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Posted date: Dec 15, 2025

Category: Integrated Business Planning

Location: New York, NY

Estimated salary: $151,450
Range: $96,500 - $206,400

Employment type: Full-Time

Work location type: 0 days / week in-office – remote

Role: Individual Contributor


Description

Overview

Overview

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As an Environmental, Health, and Safety 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 200 datacenters 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 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.

The Americas Commissioning Equipment Planner ensures data center commissioning projects in North and South America have the equipment, plans, and budget needed to stay on schedule. This role connects strategic planning with daily operations and relies heavily on managing costs and working with different teams.

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

Responsibilities

Equipment Planning: Coordinate and schedule delivery, pickup, and use of key testing equipment (like load banks and power monitors) across multiple data center sites, making sure every project has what it needs on time.Budget Management: Plan and track spending for equipment rentals, purchases, and logistics. Prepare budgets, get approvals, and make sure expenses stay within limits.Procurement Support: Work with suppliers and internal teams to get price quotes, start purchase orders, and help process contracts. Coordinate renewals and ensure vendor agreements meet project needs.Team Collaboration: Partner with finance, site operations, suppliers, and engineering teams to share project updates, solve problems, and keep everyone informed about schedules and requirements.Strategic Planning: Analyze future needs, plan for new equipment purchases, and suggest improvements for more efficient operations.Process Improvement: Help automate reports, develop dashboards, and improve how key project data is tracked.Risk Management: Watch for issues that could delay projects or increase costs and take action to prevent or fix them—like arranging rentals or replacements if equipment fails.Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain, operations, or project management with a supply chain or operations fieldOR equivalent experience.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. Additional or preferred qualificationsMaster's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, engineering, or project management with a supply chain or operations fieldOR Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, or related field AND 8+ years experience in data science/analytics, engineering, or project management with a supply chain or operations fieldOR equivalent experience.Experience with database technologies.Expert proficiency in Power BI (dashboard creation, data modeling, DAX)

Advanced analytical skills; high proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas; VBA a plus).

Experience with SQL or other data tools is beneficial.

Certifications: APICS CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or Microsoft’s Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) are a plus.

Knowledge of database or scripting languages (SQL, Python, R) for advanced analysis or data automation.

Integrated Business Planning IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $123,500 - $206,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

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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