Regional Program Manager - Operations Environmental and Sustainability

Microsoft

Jan 25

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Engineering
Sustainability
Amsterdam

Requirements

Desire and possibility to come independently and work twice a week from Middenmeer DC campus.
The job requires travel to our data centers in the 5%-25% travel.
Bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Energy engineering, Sustainable Energy or environmental engineering or related.
Experience of mission-critical service management (e.g., providing IT services, manufacturing, warehouse, retail, military Data Center experience - energy, sustainability, environmental engineering and management), or ESG/sustainability projects in a critical environment.
Proven experience in project management.
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.
Enterprise-level experience managing large scale and complex projects/programs and experience in working with and interpreting ESG regulations, circular economy, sustainability programs, environmental management programs, experience with construction of DC’s and standards (ISO 50001, ISO14001 etc).
ESG/Energy Sustainability/Energy Engineering associated Masters.
Experience leading diverse, technical workforce or managing global and virtual teams.
Applicable certifications: PMP
Experience working on large scale projects.

Responsibilities

Represent a regional ESG agenda and implement strategy as well as empowering a culture of safety, security, and compliance in operations.
Draft and roll out local Sustainability related best practices, procedures and protocols.
Lead the implementation of environmental, energy management systems, and relevant programs.
Make forecast, reforecast submissions to fund local sustainability initiatives.
Onboard new vendors, manage local vendors, auditors and other suppliers related to execution of ESG projects.
Help organise 3rd party and participate in audits and review audits with auditors and provide constructive feedback as well as supporting sites with CoC registration and auditing.
Manage Zero Waste and sustainability initiatives.
Participate in local sustainability committees while acting as an SME in driving sustainability excellence at your location to empower MSFT employees.
Provide site specific sustainability training.
Create, own, and utilise a local SharePoint, Database for purposes of collecting data and reporting ESG data.
Critically evaluate data and provide feedback. Be able to identify gaps in data and in methods.
Utilise and be able to sense check data on Power BI and provide critical feedback.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Regional Program Manager - Operations Environmental and Sustainability?

The primary role involves delivering core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft’s cloud services while focusing on environmental sustainability and optimization in datacenter operations.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Energy engineering, Sustainable Energy or environmental engineering or a related field is required, along with experience in mission-critical service management or ESG/sustainability projects.

Is travel expected for this role?

Yes, the job requires travel to data centers, ranging from 5% to 25%.

Are there any specific language requirements for this position?

Yes, Dutch fluency is required, along with residence or EU citizenship.

What is the focus of the sustainability initiatives in this role?

The focus includes managing Zero Waste initiatives, implementing environmental and energy management systems, and driving sustainability excellence at the local level.

What are the preferred qualifications for this position?

Preferred qualifications include enterprise-level experience in managing large-scale projects, a Master’s degree in a relevant field, experience leading diverse teams, and applicable certifications like PMP.

Will this position require a background check?

Yes, candidates will be required to pass a Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire and every two years thereafter.

What are the responsibilities related to vendor management in this role?

Responsibilities include onboarding new vendors, managing local vendors, auditors, and other suppliers related to ESG project execution.

How will data related to sustainability be managed in this role?

The Regional Program Manager will create and manage a local SharePoint or database for collecting data and reporting ESG information, utilizing tools like Power BI for data evaluation.

Is Microsoft an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to various characteristics protected by law.

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