Microsoft’s Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) Commissioning team is responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of new datacenter capacity. 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 (CxM) , you will work with data center architects, engineers, construction managers, network engineers, datacenter operations teams, and finance teams to streamline and improve delivery of data center capacity. You will execute against scope, schedule, and budget to deliver the latest generation of data center technology to Microsoft’s Online Services. You will also be responsible for ensuring the project is commissioned in accordance with Microsoft's standards and directly manage the process for projects in your region in addition to supporting other commissioning projects in Mount Pleasant, WI, as well as supporting program-specific commissioning work in other Regions.

　　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.

　　Responsibilities

　　Business Processes

　　Reports to the CO+I Director of Commissioning- Program Lead

　　Function as the primary on-site Commissioning Manager for your commissioning projects, with secondary responsibilities including remote support of other similar commissioning projects across the Americas (AMERs).

　　Create and maintain best practices to identify and incorporate quality and cost-effective solutions.

　　Manage contracted Commissioning Agents assigned to datacenter construction projects in your region.

　　Develop commissioning procedures and standards.

　　Conduct construction site inspections to review Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Controls (QC), commissioning process, issues, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics to report to management.

　　Drive commissioning processes, scope, and schedule.

　　Minimal travel. Expected to be on one main site most of the time, with some work from home flexibility.

　　Communications

　　Conduct construction site inspections to review Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Controls (QC), commissioning process, issues, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics to report to management.

　　Manage client representatives and partners to align scope, schedule, and budget, as well as coordinate meetings and activities of vendor Project Managers.

　　Attend scheduled owner/architect/contractor (OAC) project meetings, and report findings to management, as necessary.

　　Provide reporting on project progress including 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 your 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.

　　Refine practices/policies and develops methods/techniques for driving solutions including development of commissioning procedures.

　　Provide 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.

　　Other

　　Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)

　　Qualifications

　　Required/Minimum Qualifications

　　12+ years Commissioning Management or relevant technical engineering experience

　　OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience

　　OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience

　　OR Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience.

　　3+ years of experience in datacenter facilities (maintenance, operations, construction, commissioning)

　　3+ years of construction experience with new build/greenfield projects

　　3+ years of experience with electrical and mechanical test equipment

　　Other Requirements:

　　Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. 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.Preferred/Additional Qualifications

　　Prior experience with construction QA/QC, and project management

　　Knowledge in datacenter commissioning, as well as datacenter operations and maintenance

　　Understanding of Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) systems, switchgears, generators, and critical mechanical systems

　　Prior experience writing detailed Commissioning Scripts

　　Experience with issue identification and resolution management

　　Hold a commissioning certification, OSHA 10 (Occupational Safety and Health) certification or higher

　　Experience complying with NFPA-70E (National Fire Protection Association)

　　Hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

　　Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Visio, MS Project

　　Reliability Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $145,800 - $238,600 per year.

　　Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay .

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