The Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) Commissioning team is responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of new data center capacity for CO+I and commissioning of retrofits of existing data centers. Through development of leading program management and construction processes, this team is chartered with managing workflow across vertically and horizontally aligned project managers and teams to successfully deliver multi-million-dollar, multi-year data center construction programs.

The Director of Regional Commissioning is responsible for the Program Management, Definition, and Execution of Datacenter Commissioning. This position requires the management of a very effective team of regional commissioning managers responsible for the daily oversight and management of commissioning projects. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, construction managers, network engineers, data center operations teams and finance teams to streamline and improve the delivery of data center capacity. You will ensure your teams 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 projects are commissioned in accordance with Microsoft's standards and directly manage the process for projects in the EMEA and to support other Commissioning projects Globally.

In alignment with Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

Management

• Reports to the CO+I Global Director of Commissioning.
• This position requires a senior level of understanding of Safety, Datacenter Commissioning, Program Management, Telecommunications, and Mission Critical Operations.
• The candidate must handle multiple projects regionally at one time.
• Develop & maintain Global Commissioning Standards.
• Lead, manage, coach & develop an effective Global team of Regional Commissioning Managers, responsible for the tactical execution & delivery of Datacenter commissioning projects.
• Primary responsibility for management of Regional Commissioning Managers in the EMEA.
• Conduct routine 1-on-1 meetings, semi-annual reviews of employees and drive the development and performance of multiple direct reports.
• Approval of budgets, contracts and change orders for contracted Commissioning Agents assigned to Data Center construction projects in your assigned regions.
• Travel required.

Business Processes

• Create and/or maintain best practices to identify and incorporate quality and cost-effective solutions.
• Development of Commissioning Procedures and Standards.
• Drive the regional Commissioning process including scope, schedule and budget.
• Create, communicate and track project metrics to drive best practices for your teams.

Communications

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

Accountability

• Responsible for developing, managing, and reporting on scope, schedule of the Commissioning Process for CO+I 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 Regional Commissioning Managers in their execution of project delivery strategy in alignment with the CO+I road map strategy.
• Refine practices/policies and develop methods/techniques for driving solutions including development of commissioning procedures.
• Provide input to long-term delivery strategy and incorporate requirements into project execution plans.

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications:

1. Personnel and Budget Management.
2. Data Center Commissioning
3. Construction QA/QC
4. Project Management
5. Understanding of UPS systems, switchgear, generators and critical mechanical systems
6. Able to develop and write detailed Commissioning Test Scripts
7. Issue identification and resolution management
8. English Language skills
9. Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Visio, MS Project, MS TEAMs

Experience required:

1. Very strong experience in Data Center facility maintenance, operation, construction and/or commissioning
2. Strong construction experience with new build projects
3. Strong experience managing personnel in a commissioning, construction, or maintenance environment.
4. Degree/Diploma required - BSEE, BEng, Associate in Engineering Technology or equivalent industry experience
5. Knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Test Equipment

Preferred, not required:

• Commissioning Certification
  
• OSHA 30 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. #COICareers

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