Regional Commissioning Manager

Overview:

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 in the Jakarta, Indonesia region and support other Commissioning Projects in South East Asia.

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.

"Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond."

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Business Processes

• Reports to the CO+I Regional Commissioning Lead for South East Asia

• Primary responsibility for Jakarta, Indonesia region commissioning projects.
• 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 Jakarta, Indonesia region.
• Construction site inspections to review QA/QC and commissioning process.
• Drive the project Commissioning process including scope and schedule.
• International may be travel required.

• 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 Campinas, Brazil 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

• Provide Vendor oversight and performance management (Scorecard driven).

• Preparation of RFP's, PER's, and other project approval tools & templates.

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications:

• Construction QA/QC
• Project Management
• Data Center Commissioning
• Data Center Operation and Maintenance
• Understanding of UPS systems, switchgear, generators, and critical mechanical systems
• Able to develop and write detailed Commissioning Scripts
• Issue identification and resolution management
• English Language skills
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Visio, MS Project, MS TEAMS

Experience required:

• At least 5 years' experience in Data Center facility maintenance, operation, construction and/or commissioning
• Degree/Diploma required - BSEE, Associate in Engineering Technology or equivalent industry experience
• Knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Test Equipment

Preferred, not required:

• Commissioning Certification
• OSHA 30 or equivalent 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.

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.