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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Datacenter IT Operations Manager - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Mount Pleasant, WI, United States - **Salary:** $102,600.0 - $202,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Online Services, Data Centers, Information Technology Operations, System Center Operations Management, Microsoft Software, Information Technology, Network Server - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27839524/Datacenter-It-Operations-Manager-Wisconsin-Mount-Pleasant-1210 ## About the Role * High School Qualification or equivalent AND 3+ years experience of mission-critical service management (e.g., providing IT services, manufacturing, warehouse, retail, military, or managing physical operations in an IT and/or critical environment infrastructure) OR equivalent experience. Other 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., * Bachelor's or Technical College Degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field AND 8+ years experience in critical environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU), or working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling) OR High School Qualification or equivalent AND 10+ years experience in critical environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU), or working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling) OR equivalent experience. * 1+ year(s) people management experience. * Applicable certifications: APICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, CCNA Certifications, ITIL v3 Foundation, Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) Certifications, Leadership Development Certifications, PMP, CDCMP. * Enterprise-level experience managing large-scale and complex projects/programs. * Working knowledge of audit and compliance requirements in a large global enterprise. * Willingness to work flexible hours, non-business hours, or other scenarios required by rhythm of the business. #COICareers #milwaukee ## Description As a Microsoft Datacenter IT Operations Manager (ITOM), you lead and manage a team of individual contributors as well as oversee data center site services and logistics. This role will give you an opportunity to lead highly effective team., * Empowering a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of datacenter activities * Leading and managing a team of high-performing individual contributors and their ongoing talent development * Managing and overseeing datacenter site services, logistics, and deployment * Collaborating and coordinating with multiple internal business groups to ensure the successful delivery of service levels * Analyzing production operations and initiate corrective actions to ensure operational stability * Initiate and establish quality standards for the Datacenter teams and manage those initiatives through to completion * Learn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values * Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success * Embody our culture and values ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Kubernetes Security - Challenge and Opportunity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/412-kubernetes-security-challenge-and-opportunity) - [Autism in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/427-autism-in-tech) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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