Datacenter Project Manager

Microsoft; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Johannesburg is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to oversee infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will manage costs, ensure adherence to safety policies, and troubleshoot service incidents. A high school diploma and relevant industry experience are required, with a preference for those experienced in critical environments. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.

Benefits

Career Rotation Programs

Professional certifications

Diversity & Inclusion trainings

Qualifications

• 1+ years industry experience or 2+ years experience with college coursework.
• Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check.
• Background in critical environment infrastructures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to budget requirements.
• Report any safety or security issues immediately.
• Manage relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Critical Environment infrastructures

Physical IT infrastructures

Technical certifications

Budget management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical College degree in a related field

Tools

UPS

Generator

Networking

Job description

Job title: Datacenter Project Manager

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: November 29, 2025

Overview

As a Microsoft Data Center Project Manager (DCPM), you will perform troubleshooting for service incidents, manage assigned projects to meet service delivery objectives and 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 role will help you build a solid understanding of data center procedures, engage in collaboration across various teams, and provide mentorship across data centers by sharing best practices.

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) powers our cloud services. As a CO+I DCPM, you will play 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. CO+I focuses on 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 comprises 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 supporting 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 position 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND 1+ years industry experience
• OR 2+ years industry experience and college course work.
• 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.
• While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications :
• 2+ 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).
• Technical College degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Applicable certifications : ASICS / Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, PMP, ITIL, CDCP.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate conscientiousness on cost adheres to budget requirements; keep costs reasonable and contribute to staying within budget.
• Follow and adhere to safety and security policies and procedures. Report immediately any safety or security issues or concerns.
• Perform troubleshooting for service incidents and escalates, as appropriate, to meet SLA / OLAs, with minimal disruption to the client / customer and business.
• Recognize potential customer impact of other events and issues (e.g., customer lockdown), communicate potential impact, and plan for impact accordingly.
• Proactively review schedules and avoid conflicts when possible. Identify, coordinate, manage expectations, and offer alternatives when defining customer solutions.
• Manage relationships with clients and suppliers to ensure that all expectations are clarified, understood, documented, and met.
• Suggest ways for reducing the risk of performing maintenance; work with others to accommodate scheduling needs.
• In alignment with management priorities, hold self-accountable for the end-to-end service quality, completeness, and resulting customer experience (including but not limited to availability, safety, security, customer service). Support escalation of issues to appropriate owner.
• Embody our culture and values.
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