Job Description
Overview/n /n /n Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As the Regional Transition Program 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. /n /n This role is responsible for operational readiness and governance of recent datacentre facilities, ensuring successful handover from design, construction and commissioning teams into long-term operations. The role drives stakeholder alignment, readiness planning, risk management, continuous improvement and operational excellence across the project lifecycle. /n /n Empower Billions /n Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million 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. /n 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. /n Be at the forefront of the action in CO+I as part of our Global Datacenter Critical Environment Team /n /n Responsibilities/n /n /n /n
- Act as the Single Point of contact for engineering, construction, and commissioning teams, to transition new data center to the Operations team. /n
- Responsible for the planning and oversight of all activities necessary for the transition of new data center to the Operations team. /n




- Partner with internal and external stakeholders throughout a project life cycle from site selection to the project close out /n
- Maintain communication and collaboration during all phases of a new data center build. /n
- Coordinate all construction related activities which may infringe on any part of a live data center. /n
- Attend the design review meetings to highlight operational concerns. /n
- Support engineering team in facilitating inquiries that require input from Operations. /n
- Share lessons learned that have been captured for consideration/mitigation. /n
- Identify equipment quality issues and hold responsible parties accountable for remediation. /n
- Support onboarding of the Operations teams for new greenfield sites. /n
- Build functional knowledge of the site through attendance at key phases of the project. Gain in-depth knowledge of the site, and documents risk register. /n
- Support site mobilization including procuring spares, tools, and consumables. /n
- Perform site acceptance through Construction Site walks. /n
- Engage with 3rd party maintenance suppliers for contract/agreement set-up. /n
- Conduct review of turnover documentations such as O&M;’s, as built & record drawings, permits, certificates, and warranty documents. /n
- Participate in turnover issue meetings and provide input on impact to Operations if accepted /n /n This position requires verification of Australian Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements.



You will need a valid Australian passport to verify your citizenship. /n /n Qualifications/n /n /n Required

Qualifications:
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- High School Diploma or equivalent AND 2+ years experience in delivering infrastructure deployment, installations, or maintenance projects in critical environment facilities/n /n
- OR 3+ years' experience in supporting critical environment infrastructure, equipment or related technologies. /n /n /n /n Background Check

Requirements:
/n Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of Australian Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements. You will need a valid Australian passport to verify your citizenship. /n 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: /n /n
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. /n /n /n Preferred/Additional

Qualifications:
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- At least three years’ experience working with collaboration platforms (e.g. SharePoint, MS Teams etc.) /n
- At least two years’ experience with reporting and data analytics systems & platforms (e.g. PowerBI) /n
- Strong working knowledge of physical data center infrastructure and technology /n
- Willingness to work flexible hours, non-business hours, or other scenarios required by business needs /n
- Knowledge of design, construction and commissioning techniques, terminology, and documentation /n
- Practical experience with building management systems and automation, controls & frameworks /n
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📌 Regional Transition Program Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Microsoft
📍 Melbourne