Commissioning Director

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud.Within CO&I, theEngineering Procurement & Construction (EPC)organizationis responsible fordelivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help buildthe clouddatacenters that power the world's largest online services.

The CO+I Commissioning teamis responsible formanaging the end-to-end delivery of new datacentercapacity 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 datacenterconstruction programs.

The CommissioningDirectorforUS Westprojects (projects inSan Jose, CA; Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Wenatchee, WA; Cheyenne, WY and San Antonio, TX)is responsible forthe Program Management, Definition, and Execution ofDatacenterCommissioning. This position requires the management ofa very effectiveteam ofprojectcommissioning managers responsible for the daily oversight and management of commissioning projects. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, construction managers, network engineers, datacenteroperationsteamsand finance teams to streamline and improve delivery of datacentercapacity. You will ensure your teams execute against scope,scheduleand budget to deliver the latest generation of data centertechnology to Microsoft's Online Services. You shallbe responsible forestimating effort, developing a commissioning budget, testequipmentand developing schedules for commissioning ofAmericasBuild projects.You shallberesponsible forensuring projects are commissionedin accordance withMicrosoft's standards and directly manage the process for projects and support other Commissioning Projects in other Regions.

Must be capable of performing work in the field on a construction project.

This roleis located inPhoenix, AZ.

Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must relocateorresidewithin 50 miles of the hub office location.

This roleis eligible for remote work.

1. Management

• 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 multipleprojects regionallyat one time.

• Develop &maintainRegional Commissioning Standards and support Global Commissioning Standards.

• Lead, manage, coach & develop an effective team of Project Commissioning Managers, responsible for the tactical execution & delivery of Datacenter commissioning projects.

• Primary responsibility for management of Project Commissioning Managers for the assigned metro projects andsupportother Commissioning Projects in other Sub-Regions.

• Conduct routine 1-on-1 meetings, semi-annual reviews ofemployeesand drive the development and performance of direct reports.

• Approval of budgets, contracts and change orders for contracted Commissioning Agents assigned to DataCenterconstruction projects.

• Travelrequiredto oversee and support ongoing project efforts for each project in this sub-region.

1. Business Processes

• Create and/ormaintainbest practices toidentifyand incorporate quality and cost-effective solutions.

• Development of Commissioning Procedures and Standards.

• Drive the regional Commissioning process including scope,scheduleand budget.

• Create,communicateand track project metrics to drive best practices for your teams.

1. Communications

• 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 oflessons-learned.

• Manage client representatives and partners to define andalign onscope,scheduleand budget.

• Attend owner/architect/contractor (OAC) and other project meetings andreportas necessary.

• Review project progress on scope,scheduleand budget asrequired.

1. Accountability

• 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.

1. Strategy and Development

• 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.

1. Other

• "Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Asemployeeswe 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."

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

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:

Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Additional Qualifications:

• 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
• 4+ years people management experience.