Commissioning Manager

at  Microsoft

The CO+I Commissioning team is responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of new data center capacity for CO+I. Through development of leading program management and construction processes, this team is chartered with managing workflow across vertically and horizontally aligned project managers and virtual teams to successfully deliver multi-million dollar, multi-year data center construction programs.
As a Commissioning Manager, you will work with data center architects, engineers, construction managers, network engineers, data center operations teams and finance teams in order to streamline and improve delivery of data center capacity. You will execute against scope, schedule and budget to deliver the latest generation of datacenter technology to Microsoft’s Online Services.
You shall be responsible for ensuring the project is commissioned in accordance with Microsoft’s standards and directly manage the process for projects with in EMEA region.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Data Center Commissioning
• Data Center Operation and Maintenance
• Understanding of critical mechanical cooling systems, chill water systems, UPS systems, switchgear and generators
• Construction QA/QC
• Able to develop and write detailed Commissioning Scripts
• Issue identification and resolution management
• Qualification in B.Eng., BSEE, Associate in Engineering Technology; or equivalent engineering industry experience
• Project Management
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Visio, MS Project , MS Teams

Experience required:

• Proficient in spoken and written English including technical
• Substantial experience in Data Center facility maintenance, operation, construction and/or commissioning
• Relevant construction experience with new build projects
• Considerable experience with mechanical and electrical Test Equipment

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Processes

• Reports to the CO+I Regional Commissioning Lead
• Primary responsibility for Commissioning projects in Central and Western Europe
• Secondary responsibility for supporting Cx team on other CO+I commission Build and Lease program for EMEA
• Create and/or maintain best practices to identify and incorporate quality and cost-effective solutions.
• Manage the contracted Commissioning Agent assigned to Data Center construction projects in region.
• Development of Commissioning Procedures and Standards.
• Construction site inspections to review QA/QC and commissioning process.
• Drive the project Commissioning process including scope and schedule.
• This role requires regular on-site presence with travel locally within the regions.
• International travel will form an important part of the role.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Responsible for developing, managing, and reporting on scope, schedule of the Commissioning Process for CO+I Projects.
• Manage the Commissioning process for EMEA region projects.
• Reporting of the Commissioning process to management on a regular basis.
• Work independently in support of the CO+I Program.