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Posted date: Jan 14, 2026
Category: Data Center Operations Management
Location: Dublin, Dublin
Employment type: Full-Time
Work location type: 0 days / week in-office – remote
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
OverviewBusiness Function Overview:
Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO&I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Business Program Manager for Data Bearing Device Programs, 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..
Empower Billions!
Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million 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.
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Responsibilities
As a Regional Data Center Program Manager, your performance objectives include:
Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of datacenter operations Forecast, manage, and report Data Bearing Device Destruction (DBD) OPEX and CAPEX budgets to leadership and financeDevelop and manage DBD Management and Destruction proceduresDevelop and manage DBD metrics for supporting leadership and Data Center Operations teamsDefine and manage DBD hardware deployments for the improvement of DBD Destruction and Chain of custodyOperationalize new hardware and tooling deployments for the improvement of DBD Destruction and Chain of custodyPartner with CO+I Engineering teams to provide technical requirements and process expertise related to Data Bearing Device tooling requirements and enhancementsPartner with DC Operations, DC Physical Security, DC EHS and CO+I Assurance to ensure all DBD processes, hardware and tooling changes approved and supportedLearn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values. Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Program management experienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering Information Systems, Business, or equivalentWillingness to support a flexible travel schedule (up to 30%)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.Preferred Qualifications
Strong aptitude for analytic thinking and solution developmentStrong problem solving and negotiation skillsFamiliarity with forecasting and statistical conceptsProven capabilities to drive positive business results through cross-group collaboration and partnershipsExecutive level communication experience (written and verbal)Ability to interact with diverse technical and non-technical groups spanning all organizational levelsAbility to deliver results in an ambiguous and evolving business environment
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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