Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician Manager
Job Description
As a Microsoft Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician Manager, you will lead a team of Inventory & Asset Management technicians responsible for inbound/outbound logistics tasks, inventory cycle audits, and Data Center regulatory compliance activities. You will guide your employees to effectively run warranty processes and data bearing device (DBD) destruction. This opportunity will allow you to model leadership principles, drive focus on accurately and efficiently completing Inventory and Asset Management (IAM) tasks, and work with stakeholders to manage escalations as they arise. Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I DIAM, 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 of all employees and offers training and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion training 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. This role is located in either one of the following locations - Boydton, VA, Dulles, VA, Richmond, VA, Reston, VA, Sterling, VA, Manassas, VA, Bristow, VA or Ashburn, VA. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates will need to relocate or reside within 50 miles of the office location. This role is for Fully Onsite work.
Locations
- Boydton, VA, United States
- Dulles, VA, United States
- Richmond, VA, United States
- Reston, VA, United States
- Sterling, VA, United States
- Manassas, VA, United States
- Bristow, VA, United States
- Ashburn, VA, United States
Salary
59,900 - 123,600 USD / yearly
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
59,900 - 123,600 USD / yearly
Source: job posting
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- computer hardware and componentsintermediate (IT)
- team managementintermediate (leadership)
- logisticsintermediate (supply chain)
- inventory managementintermediate (operations)
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent (degree)
- supporting IT equipment or related technology (experience in IT, 3 years)
- directing, supervising, or managing others or leading a project (experience in leadership, 1 years)
Preferred Qualifications
- warehouse/supply chain in an information technology (IT) environment (experience in logistics, 5 years)
- project management (experience in management, 1 years)
- APICS/ASCM, IAITAM, Inventory Control, or equivalent (certification in supply chain)
Responsibilities
- Leads a team of technicians responsible for inbound/outbound logistics tasks, inventory cycle audits, and Data Center regulatory compliance activities.
- Guides employees to effectively run warranty processes and data bearing device (DBD) destruction.
- Models leadership principles and drives focus on accurately and efficiently completing Inventory and Asset Management (IAM) tasks.
- Works with stakeholders to manage escalations as they arise.
- Runs daily safety topic huddles and manages escalated task risks.
- Supports the planning, management, and communication of end-to-end project plans.
- Ensures inbound and outbound measuring processes are running smoothly.
- Provides support guidance to third-party personnel for material movement and inventory audits.
- Drives the direction for handling high-level escalations in warranty processes.
- Ensures all data bearing devices (DBDs) are destroyed and coordinates with third-party vendors.
- Provides thought leadership on procurement methodologies and monitors outcomes.
- Processes price and procurement requests for server, network, and storage requirements.
- Serves as subject matter expert and models compliance to team members.
Benefits
- healthcare: Industry leading healthcare
- education: Educational resources
- discounts: Discounts on products and services
- savings: Savings and investments
- leave: Maternity and paternity leave
- time_off: Generous time away
- giving: Giving programs
- networking: Opportunities to network and connect
Travel Requirements
0-25 %
