GPU Deployment Execution Program Manager

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Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) powers our cloud services and supports over 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in 90+ countries. With over 100 data centers and 1 million servers worldwide, CO+I is focused on delivering secure, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure.

Our team is looking for a GPU Deployment Execution Program Manager to help us lead the next wave of infrastructure evolution. As a key member of the team, you’ll help drive Microsoft’s GPU deployments across key metros, supporting services like Azure, Xbox, Office 365, and more.

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.

• This position requires 75% or more traveling between AMER sites.
• This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 100%.

Required Qualifications

• High School Qualification or equivalent AND 3+ years experience supporting IT equipment or related technology or delivering server and network deployment projects in large-scale environments

  • OR equivalent experience.

• 2+ years in IT Operations in data centers or other mission critical environments
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of industry experience troubleshooting of Physical IT & Network infrastructures in data center such as Servers, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, Structured cabling, or equivalent experience.

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

• 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.
• Applicable certifications: APICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, CCNA Certifications, ITIL v3 Foundation, Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) Certifications.
• 10+ years working with physical IT infrastructure (servers, networking, cabling, etc.)
• Technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Certifications: PMP, ITIL, CDCP, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network+
• Working knowledge of physical IT infrastructures (e.g. Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling, etc.)

Data Center Operations Management IC4 - 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.

Data Center Operations Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $127,600 - $229,200 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 $168,900 - $253,300 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

• Participate in GPU-related planning forums including capacity expansion, retrofit initiatives, and deployment strategy to align execution with business and technical requirements.
• Lead the development, execution, and communication of GPU deployment project plans across metro data centers, ensuring alignment with operational timelines and infrastructure readiness.
• Drive execution of GPU deployment activities the Americas region, streamlining processes to ensure timely delivery of capacity and services, ensuring all roles are prepared to support GPU growth.
• Serve as the primary liaison between metro leadership and operations, escalating risks and representing deployment interests within the regional program framework.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Engineering Groups, and Networking teams to generate execution schedule and troubleshoot and resolve technical issues throughout the deployment lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain risk management plans to ensure continuity and resilience during deployment and sustainment operations.
• Document lessons learned and implement best practices in GPU capacity planning to improve accuracy, efficiency, and long-term scalability.
• Embody our culture and values.