Microsoft Commissioning Manager 

Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Karlsruhe 

51557126

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.

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

Preferred, not required:

• Commissioning Certification
• OSHA 10 or higher qualification
• NFPA-70E
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

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.

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.

Communications

• Regularly reviews Construction Progress, QA/QC, Commissioning progress, issues, and KPI metrics to report to management.
• Coordinate meetings and activities of vendor project managers including integration of lessons-learned.
• Manage client representatives and partners to define and align on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Attend scheduled owner/architect/contractor (OAC) and other project meetings, and report as necessary.
• Report Project Progress on scope, schedule, and budget weekly or as required.

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.

Strategy and Development

• Manage data center commissioning project delivery strategy in alignment with the CO+I road map strategy.
• Refines practices/policies and develops methods/techniques for driving solutions including development of commissioning procedures.
• Provides input to long-term delivery strategy and incorporates requirements into the project execution plans.

Vendor Management and contract compliance

• Drive Lease provides to maintain Commissioning compliance to Microsoft standards
• Provide Vendor oversight and performance management (Scorecard driven).
• Preparation of RFP's, PER's, and other project approval tools & templates.