Data Center Operations Country Director

As the Data Center Operations Country Director , you will provide strategic leadership for Microsoft's France Data Centers, ensuring operational excellence, business continuity, and sustainable growth in support of Microsoft's global cloud and AI ambitions. Key responsibilities include:

• Fluent in French and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly within France to support operational oversight, leadership engagement, business priorities, and on-site presence across Microsoft's France Data Center Fleet.
• Valid driving license is considered a strong advantage.
• Candidates should demonstrate a proven and verifiable track record of achievements aligned to the responsibilities of this role. This includes providing concrete examples of leadership impact, operational excellence, organizational transformation, safety performance, infrastructure management, talent development, financial stewardship, and business outcomes achieved throughout their career.
• 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:
• Experience leading hyperscale cloud, colocation, telecommunications, or large-scale mission-critical infrastructure operations.
• Experience managing multiple data center sites as part of a country, regional, or global portfolio.Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure operations, digital transformation, AI infrastructure growth, and emerging data center technologies.
• Professional certifications in Data Center Operations, Critical Facilities, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Safety, or Leadership Development.
• Proven experience contributing to regional or global operational strategies and leading cross-functional transformation initiatives in a multinational environment.
• Data Center Operations Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across France is € 100,700.00 - € 167,200.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
• Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/france-corporate-pay.html
• This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.