Microsoft · 2 hours ago
Commissioning Director
United States, Wisconsin, Mount Pleasant
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
8+ years expMicrosoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is responsible for delivering Microsoft web portals and online services worldwide. The Commissioning Director will manage the end-to-end delivery of new data center capacity, overseeing a team of project commissioning managers to ensure projects are completed on scope, schedule, and budget.
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Responsibilities
Reports to the CO+I Americas 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 Project Commissioning Managers, responsible for the tactical execution & delivery of Datacenter commissioning projects
Primary responsibility for management of Project Commissioning Managers for Milwaukee metro projects and support other Commissioning Projects in other Regions
Conduct routine 1-on-1 meetings, semi-annual reviews of employees and drive the development and performance of direct reports
Approval of budgets, contracts and change orders for contracted Commissioning Agents assigned to Data Center construction projects
Travel required
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
Regularly review Construction Progress, QA/QC, Commissioning progress, issues, and KPIs to report to management
Coordinate meetings and activities of Project 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
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
Manage data center Project 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
Embody our Culture & Values
Qualification
Required
Doctorate 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 7+ years technical engineering experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
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
4+ years people management experience
Preferred
Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience
OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience
OR equivalent relevant experience
Company
Microsoft
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