Commissioning Manager

Bureau Veritas Mission Critical; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas Mission Critical seeks an experienced Data Centre Commissioning Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of data centre projects. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams.

The Commissioning Manager for Data Centre Commissioning is responsible for overseeing the commissioning of new data center facilities, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex data center or critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of data center design, infrastructure, and commissioning best practices.
• Proven ability to develop and execute detailed project plans.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Familiarity with data center standards and compliance requirements.
• PMP or other project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the project plan, timeline, and budget for the data center commissioning process.
• Coordinate and lead meetings with cross-functional teams including construction, commissioning, and facilities management.
• Manage procurement of necessary equipment for commissioning.
• Oversee testing and validation of all data center systems and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure minimal impact on timelines and budgets.
• Lead and manage cross-functional project teams, including vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight on data centre design, infrastructure, and operations.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective delivery.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, including progress reports and status updates.
• Ensure the data center meets all relevant standards, regulations, and client specifications.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and changes throughout commissioning lifecycle.
• Manage stakeholder communications and report on project status to executive leadership.
• Develop commissioning documentation and handover materials.

Skills

Data center management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title

Commissioning Manager - Data centre

About Us

Bureau Veritas Mission Critical (BVMC), global leader in data center consulting services is part of the Bureau Veritas Group, focusing on mission critical data center facilities planning, construction and operation. With high-quality delivery commitment, we build trust by helping clients meet challenges, thus helping in Shaping a World of Trust. BVMC are partners to the world’s most renowned hyperscale, co-location, technology, financial and telecommunications companies, building, operating or occupying data centers across countries around the world. They rely on us for long‑term sustainable and energy efficient datacenter infrastructure facilities.

Globally, Bureau Veritas Mission Critical (BVMC) is the largest third‑party commissioning and consulting services company for mission critical data center facilities offering services across full lifecycle helping clients reduce risks and improve operational efficiency thus saving their overall cost and increasing their revenue and profitability.

Job Location

We welcome applications from candidates across Europe. Candidates based in the United Kingdom should hold a valid work permit or visa for the relevant project location.

Applicants must have the legal right to work within the European Union, including EU citizenship, an EU passport, or authorization to work across EU countries.

Project locations include Norway, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Spain.

Job Summary

We’re seeking an experienced Data Centre Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of data centre projects. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to manage cross‑functional teams.

The Commissioning Manager for Data Centre Commissioning is responsible for overseeing the successful implementation and commissioning of new data center facilities. This includes managing the project timeline, budget, and stakeholders to ensure the data center meets all technical and operational requirements. The Cx Manager will work closely with the construction team, infrastructure specialists, and end‑users to coordinate all aspects of the commissioning process.

Rotation/Relocation

Candidates would be required to work a minimum 3/1‑week rotation (subject to project requirements), project relocations also supported for project duration

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the project plan, timeline, and budget for the data center commissioning process
• Coordinate and lead meetings with cross‑functional teams including construction, commissioning, and facilities management
• Manage procurement of necessary equipment for commissioning
• Oversee testing and validation of all data center systems and infrastructure
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors, to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure minimal impact on project timelines and budgets.
• Lead and manage cross‑functional project teams, including vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight on data centre design, infrastructure, and operations.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost‑effective delivery.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, including progress reports and status updates.
• Ensure the data center meets all relevant standards, regulations, and the client's technical specifications
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and changes throughout the commissioning lifecycle
• Manage stakeholder communications and report on project status to executive leadership
• Develop comprehensive commissioning documentation and handover materials

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering , or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience managing complex data center or critical infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of data center design, infrastructure, and commissioning best practices
• Proven project management skills with the ability to develop and execute detailed project plans
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Familiarity with relevant data center standards and compliance requirements
• PMP or other relevant project management certification is preferred

Flexibility to be

• ~25%: Project management/Lead (desk‑based, planning, reporting, budgeting, meetings, commercials, resource management)
• ~75%: Field involvement, Appointed Project Cx Manager for day to day (e.g., test witnessing, stakeholder interface, lead meetings, support client, project leader)
• Hands‑on technical work is not the focus, but involvement in commissioning context will at times be required.

Experience

• Large Scale Datacenter experience preferred

Working Conditions

• Location: Onsite at datacentre facilities (may vary by project)
• Travel: Domestic or international travel
• Schedule: Standard full-time; occasional extended hours during critical testing phases
• Must have full working rights in Finland location