Commissioning Manager (on site)

Vertiv Co; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning process for large-scale data center projects. The role covers electrical, mechanical, software and control systems from pre-commissioning to IST and final handover, with a strong focus on reliability, safety and uptime.

The successful candidate will develop commissioning strategies, define scopes, review designs, and drive standardization across Projects teams while traveling extensively within the EMEA region to support

Qualifications

• Minimum HND Graduate, preferably with an M&E bias or suitable M&E engineering experience.
• 5 years of managing M&E contracts, preferably to Prince2 standard or equivalent.
• Experience in managing M&E sub-contractors.
• Working knowledge of commercial contract agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Excellent customer service and professional appearance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Multi-tasking with a flexible approach.
• Valid full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall commissioning strategy and execution plan.
• Define commissioning scope, roles, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Review design documentation for commissioning readiness.
• Establish Level 2–5 commissioning processes (L2-L4 focus).
• Travel extensively within EMEA to support project deployment.
• Manage, train and empower engineering and commissioning support functions.
• Maintain high-level knowledge of Vertiv products and act as technical authority.
• Facilitate clear communication with Sales, Service and clients.
• Participate in meetings and drive documentation and process standardization.

Skills

M&E contract management

Prince2

Leadership

Communication

Education

HND in M&E engineering

Job description

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are now looking for a

Job Description

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are now looking for a Commissioning Manager in Stockholm, Sweden!

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and executing the commissioning (Cx) process for all Vertiv BU’s (powertrain, thermal, BMS, integrated solutions etc.) on large scale datacentre projects. This includes oversight of all electrical, mechanical, software and control systems from pre-commissioning through integrated systems testing (IST) and final handover.

The role ensures that systems are installed, tested, and operate in accordance with design intent, client requirements, and industry standards, with a focus on reliability, safety, and uptime.

Essential Job Functions

• COMMISSIONING
  • Develop and implement the overall commissioning strategy and execution plan.
  • Define commissioning scope, roles, responsibilities, and deliverables.
  • Review design documentation (schematics, specifications, sequences of operation) for commissioning readiness.
  • Establish Level 2–5 commissioning processes (main focus on L2-L4 then assisting customer agents as required for L5).
• TRAVELLING – The role includes extensive travel (circa 75%) within EMEA to support Project Deployment. Working with internal and external partners for the management of the full commissioning cycle from implementation through to final closure.
• ORGANISATION – Responsible for managing, training & empowering engineering & commissioning support functions ensuring teams are fully ready to take on the challenges Infront of them. Focus on implementing process & work with other members of the Projects team to help drive documentation & process standardization
• TECHNICAL – Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding current and future Vertiv products/business units. Act as technical authority for diagnostic & fault finding. Feedback into the R&D process for continuous improvement. Be prepared to manage teams but also maintain training and technical expertise ready to partake in commissioning activities as required
• COMMUNICATION – Ensures communication is clear and in line with the business culture. Actively seeks and develops opportunities for mutually beneficial relationships throughout the connected business departments, specifically Sales and Service. Particular focus should be applied to effective communication when dealing with external stakeholders.
• MEETINGS – Attends and actively participates in meetings with the business and clients.
• COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE – Ensures projects are delivered in line with the opening margin and seek improvement possibilities during the project life cycle without compromising on quality.
• HEALTH & SAFETY – Ensures all regulatory and business critical Health & Safety guidelines are followed at all times without compromise. Empowers engineering teams to ‘stop work’ as required and leads the resolutions to issues.
• OTHER – The above duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and requirements of the role, and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. In order to achieve business objectives, other duties may be included at the discretion of the department manager. Occasional help outside EMEA to assist other Regions with product emerging from the EMEA development structure.

INTERACTIONS

Key internal stakeholders: Sales, Service, UK Management, Project Management, Factories, Suppliers

Key external stakeholders: Clients, Consultants, Contractors, End Users

Qualifications

• Minimum HND Graduate, preferably with an M&E bias or suitable M&E engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 year of managing M&E contracts preferably to Prince2 standard or equivalent.
• Experience in managing M&E sub-contractors.
• Working knowledge of commercial contract agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Excellent customer service skills and smart appearance are essential.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of operating with minimal supervision.
• Multi-tasking ability with a flexible approach to work.
• Valid full driving license.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:

Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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