Overview

As a Microsoft Data Center Project Manager (DCPM), you will perform trouble shooting for service incidents, manage assigned projects to meet service delivery objectives as well escalate to appropriate stakeholders to remove obstacles. You will also follow safety policies and procedures and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) of incidents. This job will allow you to build a solid understanding of data center procedures, engage in collarobation across various teams as well as provide mentorship across data centers by sharing best practices.

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I DCPM, 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 data centers 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 data center 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.

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.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Experience in employee engagement, event coordination, or similar Project manager role.

Proficiency and fluency in both Dutch and English languages is a must, in order to speak and commuicate with press and conduct tours through the Data Center when needed.

Excellent organisational, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Creativity, enthusiasm, and passion for employee engagement and events.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and event management software.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect