Datacenter Engagement Manager
Microsoft
Datacenter Engagement Manager
Gävle, Gävleborg, Sweden
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Overview
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a Datacenter Engagement Manager.
Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I CE Technician 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.
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.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in employee engagement, event coordination, or similar Project manager role
- This role requires proficiency in written, reading, and conversational English and Swedish for business operations and stakeholders communications
- A valid driver’s license is required
*This role requires you to be on-site, and the location has limited public transport. Your own form of transport is advised.
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.
While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced expertise in Microsoft Office product suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Proficiency in creating and managing Sharepoint and PowerBi resources.
- Experience working in a global environment, collaborating with teams in different countries and time zones.
- Experience with building and nurturing partnerships, collaborate and influence across multiple stakeholders in- and outside of Microsoft and within a team.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a variety of employee engagement programmes and campaigns that align with the organisation’s vision, values, and strategic goals.
- Work with local and regional leadership to drive Thrive initiatives and other employee engagement opportunities
- Plan and execute internal and external events, such as team building activities, social gatherings, recognition ceremonies, training sessions, and conferences, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and meet the expectations of the participants.
- Coordinate with virtual teams across local and regional teams to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and participation in engagement and event activities.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of engagement and event initiatives on employee satisfaction, retention, productivity, and performance, using various methods such as surveys, feedback forms, focus groups, and analytics.
- Report on the outcomes and achievements of engagement and event activities, highlighting successes, challenges and areas for improvement.
- Research and benchmark best practices and trends in employee engagement and event management, and propose new ideas and innovations to enhance the employee experience.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as senior leaders, HR, managers, employees, vendors, suppliers, and partners.