Director of Critical Environment (CE) Operations

We are looking for a Director of Critical Environment (CE) Operations to join our Microsoft Finland  Team as we build out this next core region in the Microsoft's Cloud Infrastructure and Operations (MCIO). This is a leadership role with responsibility for the build-out and subsequent daily operations of the Critical Environment group, overseeing all Electrical, Mechanical, and associated Critical Environment staff and workstreams. The Critical Environment Operations Director will play a pivotal leadership role in enabling the infrastructure that supports Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Xbox, OneDrive, Bing and other cloud services.   We are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience in data center operations or other critical environment settings, including work supporting mission-critical services and high-availability infrastructure. This experience may be developed across a range of industries, including data centers, manufacturing, oil and gas, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or similar critical infrastructure sectors, or through an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.  Microsoft's Cloud Infrastructure and Operations (MCIO) organization powers the cloud services that millions of people and organizations rely on every day.  Our global infrastructure spans hundreds of datacentres and supports customers around the world.    At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We embrace a growth mindset, respect diverse perspectives, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and do their best work.

Operational Leadership 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. People & Culture Leadership 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. Strategic Leadership 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.

Required Qualifications: Mission-critical service management experience  (e.g., mechanical