Overview
Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Commissioning Manager you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development of all employees and offers trainings and opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.
You will work with data centre architects, engineers, construction managers, network engineers, data centre operations teams and finance teams to streamline and improve data centre capacity delivery. You will execute against scope, schedule, and budget to deliver the latest generation of data centre technology to Microsoft’s Online Services. You will be responsible for ensuring the project is commissioned in accordance with Microsoft's standards and directly manage the process for projects in EMEA Region.
Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.
With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.
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
Primary responsibility for Zaragoza, Spain & EMEA region commissioning projects.
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Create and/or maintain best practices to identify and incorporate quality and cost-effective solutions.
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Manage the contracted Commissioning Agent assigned to Data Center construction projects.
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Construction site inspections to review QA/QC and commissioning process.
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Drive the project Commissioning process including scope and schedule.
Communications
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Regularly reviews Construction Progress, QA/QC, Commissioning progress, issues, and KPI metrics to report to management.
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Coordinate meetings and activities of vendor project managers including integration of lessons learned.
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Manage client representatives and partners to define and align on scope, schedule, and budget.
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Attend scheduled owner/architect/contractor (OAC) and other project meetings, and report as necessary.
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Report Project Progress on scope, schedule, and budget weekly or as required.
Accountability
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Responsible for developing, managing, and reporting on scope, schedule of the Commissioning Process Projects.
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Reporting of the Commissioning process to management on a regular basis.
Strategy and Development
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Manage data center commissioning project delivery strategy in alignment with the road map strategy.
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Refine practices/policies and develop methods/techniques for driving solutions including development of commissioning procedures.
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Provides input into a long-term delivery strategy and incorporates requirements into the project execution plans.
Vendor Management and contract compliance
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Provide Vendor oversight and performance management (Scorecard driven).
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Preparation of RFP’s and other project approval tools & templates.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
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Relevant technical engineering experience or any of the following OR Bachelor's OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
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Experience in Data Center facility maintenance, operation, construction and/or commissioning
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Considerable experience with Mechanical OR Electrical Test Equipment
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Strong proficiency in written, spoken and technical English, as all business operations and stakeholder communications are conducted in English
Background Check 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:
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Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:
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Commissioning Certification
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OSHA 10 or higher qualification
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NFPA-70E
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Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
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Background Check 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:
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Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
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Reliability Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Spain is € 63,100.00 - € 107,600.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/spain-corporate-pay.html
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, sex (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.
