DataX Connect ยท 3 days ago
Commissioning Program Manager- Data Centers
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $200K/yrDataX Connect is seeking a highly organized and technically strong Commissioning Program Manager to lead and oversee commissioning activities across their data center development portfolio. This role involves driving the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning throughout design, construction, and turnover to ensure operational readiness standards are met.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Alex Theakston
Responsibilities
Lead the commissioning program across multiple data center projects from concept through handover
Develop and maintain standardized commissioning processes, documentation, templates, and reporting tools
Forecast commissioning resource needs and manage third-party Cx firms
Track program-level risks, dependencies, and performance metrics
Create project-specific commissioning plans, schedules, and testing strategies aligned with corporate standards
Oversee commissioning activities for electrical, mechanical, controls, fire/life safety, and security systems
Facilitate coordination between design, construction, equipment vendors, and operations teams
Manage FATs, SATs, integrated systems testing (IST), and readiness reviews
Ensure all commissioning activities comply with internal quality standards and applicable codes (ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA, local AHJ requirements, etc.)
Review commissioning documentation (MOPs, SOPs, test scripts, reports) for accuracy and completeness
Identify and mitigate issues that impact reliability, uptime, or safety
Provide weekly and monthly program updates to leadership and stakeholders
Drive resolution of commissioning issues and track corrective actions to closure
Present commissioning results, KPIs, and continuous improvement recommendations
Qualification
Required
Deep experience with mission-critical infrastructure
Exceptional communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Lead the commissioning program across multiple data center projects from concept through handover
Develop and maintain standardized commissioning processes, documentation, templates, and reporting tools
Forecast commissioning resource needs and manage third-party Cx firms
Track program-level risks, dependencies, and performance metrics
Create project-specific commissioning plans, schedules, and testing strategies aligned with corporate standards
Oversee commissioning activities for electrical, mechanical, controls, fire/life safety, and security systems
Facilitate coordination between design, construction, equipment vendors, and operations teams
Manage FATs, SATs, integrated systems testing (IST), and readiness reviews
Ensure all commissioning activities comply with internal quality standards and applicable codes (ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA, local AHJ requirements, etc.)
Review commissioning documentation (MOPs, SOPs, test scripts, reports) for accuracy and completeness
Identify and mitigate issues that impact reliability, uptime, or safety
Provide weekly and monthly program updates to leadership and stakeholders
Drive resolution of commissioning issues and track corrective actions to closure
Present commissioning results, KPIs, and continuous improvement recommendations
Preferred
Experience with data center development portfolio
Experience managing third-party Cx providers
Company
DataX Connect
DataX Connect is a global data centre recruitment specialist. We find the best talent for leading clients across the globe.
Founded in 2020
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase