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# Senior Manager, Data Center

- **Company:** 7-Eleven, Inc.
- **Location:** Irving, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Software as a Service, Collaborative Software, Data Centers, Data Retention, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Logical Security, Cloud Services, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, System Availability
- **Published:** June 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a9a084ec0b8af563

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Vendor relationship building?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 10+ years

YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: 5+ years

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Azure certifications)

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

 * Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure (compute, storage, networking, virtualization)
 * Hands-on or leadership experience managing Microsoft 365 environments
 * Experience with hybrid environments integrating on-prem data centers and cloud/SaaS platforms
 * Familiarity with automation, scripting, and infrastructure-as-code
 * Strategic thinking and transformation leadership
 * Strong team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management
 * Deep problem-solving and incident management expertise

## Description

The Senior Manager of Data Center & Microsoft 365 Services is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of enterprise infrastructure across both on-premises data centers and Microsoft 365 environments. This role ensures high availability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems and collaboration platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across infrastructure and cloud SaaS services, along with strong leadership capabilities to drive innovation, reliability, and cost efficiency., * Leadership and Strategy

 + Define and execute a comprehensive infrastructure strategy spanning data centers and Microsoft 365 services
 + Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams including data center engineers and M365 administrators
 + Establish governance, policies, and standards across infrastructure and collaboration platforms
 + Partner with business and IT leaders to align technology investments with organizational goals
 + Drive roadmap planning for hybrid infrastructure, cloud adoption, and modern workplace initiatives
 * Operations and Service Delivery
 + Ensure 24/7 availability, reliability, and performance of data center and Microsoft 365 services
 + Oversee incident, problem, and change management processes across platforms
 + Manage SLAs, KPIs, and service health metrics for both infrastructure and M365 services Lead service continuity, backup, and disaster recovery strategies
 + Implement automation and operational efficiencies across environments
 * Infrastructure & Data Center Management
 + Oversee servers, storage, networking, and virtualization platforms
 + Manage lifecycle planning, capacity management, and hardware refresh initiatives
 + Lead data center migrations, consolidations, and modernization efforts
 + Ensure optimal performance of compute, storage, and network resources Evaluate and integrate emerging infrastructure technologies
 * Microsoft Services Management
 + Own administration and optimization of Microsoft 365
 + Ensure service availability, performance, and user experience for collaboration tools
 + Oversee licensing, tenant configuration, and service adoption strategies
 + Drive governance for data retention, information protection, and compliance within M365
 * Facilities & Vendor Management
 + Manage relationships with data center providers, Microsoft, and other vendors
 + Oversee physical infrastructure including power, cooling, and physical security
 + Ensure vendor and SaaS provider performance meets SLAs and contractual obligations
 + Manage procurement, contracts, and licensing agreements
 * Security & Compliance
 + Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards
 + Maintain physical and logical security across data center and M365 platforms
 + Support audits, risk assessments, and remediation efforts
 * Financial Management
 + Develop and manage budgets for data center operations and Microsoft 365 services
 + Optimize costs across infrastructure, licensing, and cloud services
 + Provide financial forecasting and ROI analysis for technology investments
 + Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency


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