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Last seen September 16, 2026
Posted August 18, 2026 · 30 days ago
Deadline February 14, 2027

Director of Critical Environment (CE) Operations

Director of Critical Environment
Helsinki
OnsiteFull-time, Director
€8,233 - €15,233
At a glance

Director of CE Operations at Microsoft Finland; lead critical environment and data center operations.

Original job description

Own Critical Environment operational accountability across safety, reliability, availability, compliance, operational discipline, and continuous improvement. Lead executive response to critical incidents and business continuity events, driving service restoration, root cause resolution, and long-term resilience. Establish governance for maintenance execution, operational readiness, procedural quality, performance management, and operational excellence. Oversee enterprise operational risk, resilience, business continuity, and compliance programs. Lead operational readiness for new datacenter capacity and major infrastructure programs, ensuring successful transition from construction to operations. Influence multi-million-dollar investment decisions by translating technical risk into business priorities and reliability outcomes. Partner with suppliers and service providers to drive performance, accountability, innovation, and value delivery. Build and lead an inclusive, high-performing organization through leadership development, succession planning, and workforce planning. Foster a culture in which employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. Strengthen organizational capability through manager effectiveness, technical readiness, talent development, and employee growth. Champion learning, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Develop future leaders and create opportunities for diverse talent to grow and advance. Translate complex technical and operational challenges into clear business decisions and strategic priorities. Drive alignment across Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Security, Information Technology Operations, Environmental Health and Safety, Finance, and Business Leadership teams. Shape the future of Critical Environment Operations through standardization, innovation, operational excellence, and transformation. Represent operational health, risks, and opportunities to executive stakeholders, influencing long-term business outcomes. Lead large-scale organizational change, aligning stakeholders and delivering measurable business results. Mission-critical service management experience (e.g., mechanical systems, electrical systems, controls systems) Proven experience leading, directly managing, and influencing large, diverse organizations of full-time employees across multiple operational, technical, and support disciplines. Experience leading large-scale Mechanical and/or Electrical infrastructure programs within mission-critical, high-availability environments. Experience leading operational risk management, critical incident response, business continuity, resilience, and crisis management programs in complex operational environments. Experience partnering with senior and executive stakeholders to influence operational strategy, investment priorities, and risk-based decisions across large-scale infrastructure portfolios. You will be required to travel between sites as part of this role so a valid driver's license will be required. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Enterprise-level experience managing large scale and complex projects/programs AND experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU) AND Experience managing budget $5M+. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field. Experience leading diverse, technical workforce OR experience managing global and virtual teams. Bachelor's Degree or Technical College certification in mechanical or electrical engineering and/or services Experience working on large scale CE projects

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Skills & Technologies
Data Center OperationsRisk ManagementProject ManagementLeadershipEngineering Collaboration
Education Level
No degree required
How this salary compares
€8,233 - €15,233Est. take-home €5,012 - €8,439
In line with Director level roles
€8,233€11,733 median€15,233
Responsibilities
  • Lead CE Operations strategy and execution
  • Drive safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
  • Oversee datacenter readiness and major infrastructure programs
  • Partner with executives and stakeholders
  • Develop leaders and foster inclusive culture
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field
  • Experience leading diverse, technical workforce or globally/virtually distributed teams
  • Experience with large-scale CE projects
  • Travel between sites; valid driver's license
Financial overview
€980.7M
Revenue
€48.4M
Profit
5.0%
Profit margin
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