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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center IT Operations Manager - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Racine, WI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **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, Reliability Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Operational Systems, Network Server - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3348872676&tx=TT4946THI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## 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, 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 12+ 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 14+ 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 * 5+ years' 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 * Demonstrated experience managing and developing Technical Managers and frontline leaders within Deployment and/or BreakFix organizations * Demonstrated data-driven and strategic mindset, with demonstrated use of KPIs, analytics, forecasting, and operational metrics to drive business outcomes * Experience with operational excellence, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, reliability engineering, and large-scale operational systems * Demonstrated ability to lead across organizational boundaries and view Deployment, BreakFix, Engineering, Facilities, Supply Chain, and Construction as a single integrated operating system * Experience in hyperscale data centers, advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, aerospace, robotics, or other high-volume mission-critical environments * Demonstrated ability to scale teams, develop future leaders, and drive transformational change through automation, standardization, and innovation Data Center Operations Management M4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,600 - $202,800 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 $137,500 - $225,800 per year. ## Description * Empowering a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of data center activities * Leading and managing a team of high-performing individual contributors and their ongoing talent development * Managing and overseeing data center 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 data center 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 - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Kubernetes Security - Challenge and Opportunity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/412-kubernetes-security-challenge-and-opportunity) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Effective Machine Learning - Managing Complexity with MLOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/185-effective-machine-learning-managing-complexity-with-mlops) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)