Field Operations Transition Program Manager (contract)

Microsoft Corporation; Ireland; Remote; EUR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Microsoft Corporation in Ireland is seeking a Field Operations Transition Program Manager (Contract) to bridge Data Center Construction and Operations. The role ensures new data centers are handed over smoothly into live operations.

You will coordinate engineering, construction, commissioning, vendors, and operations stakeholders to ensure documentation, processes, equipment, and support structures are in place before handover. This is a cross-functional program within data center operations.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering technology deployment projects or supporting IT infrastructure.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across technical and operational teams.
• Experience driving projects from planning through execution.
• Strong understanding of critical infrastructure, data center facilities, and site turnover.

Responsibilities

• Own the transition of new data centers into Operations.
• Act as the primary point of contact between project teams and Operations.
• Ensure all operational readiness activities are completed before handover.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Maintain communication across all project phases.
• Review designs, identify operational risks, and drive remediation.
• Support onboarding of new Operations teams and mobilization activities.
• Review O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and warranty documentation.

Skills

Technology deployment

IT infrastructure

Program coordination

Stakeholder management

Operational readiness

Site turnover processes

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Tools

Power BI

Data analytics

Job description

Field Operations Transition Program Manager (Contract)

Remote

Contract (8 months 19 days)

Published 5 days ago

Data Center Operations & Infrastructure

Stakeholder Management & Communication

Transition / Handover Management

Construction

Program / Project Management

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Role Summary

This role acts as the bridge between Data Center Construction teams and Operations teams.

The person will ensure newly built data centers are ready to be handed over smoothly into live operations. They will coordinate engineering, construction, commissioning, vendors, and operations stakeholders, ensuring all documentation, processes, equipment, and support structures are in place before handover.

This is a highly cross-functional program/project management role within the data center environment.

Key Responsibilities

Transition & Handover

Own the transition of new data centers into Operations.

Act as the primary point of contact between project teams and Operations.

Ensure all operational readiness activities are completed before handover.

Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.

Work with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors throughout the project lifecycle.

Maintain communication across all project phases.

Construction & Operational Readiness

Review designs and identify operational risks.

Support engineering teams with operational input.

Capture and share lessons learned from previous projects.

Escalate equipment quality issues and drive remediation.

Site Readiness

Support onboarding of new Operations teams.

Assist with mobilization activities including:

• Spares
• Tools
• Consumables
• Site acceptance walks
• Beneficial use inspections
• Building turnover activities

Documentation & Compliance

Review:

• O&M manuals
• As-built drawings
• Record drawings
• Certificates
• Warranty documentation

Participate in turnover issue reviews and operational impact assessments.

Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable)

Core Experience

Experience delivering technology deployment projects OR supporting IT infrastructure.

Program / Project Coordination

Experience managing multiple stakeholders.

Ability to coordinate activities across technical and operational teams.

Experience driving projects from planning through execution.

Strong understanding of:

Critical infrastructure

Data center facilities

Operational readiness

Site turnover processes

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Communication

Ability to represent Operations in design, construction, and transition meetings.

Comfortable influencing multiple stakeholder groups.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Power BI reporting experience.
• Data analytics and dashboard creation.
• Knowledge of data center design and construction processes.
• Commissioning experience.
• Building Management Systems (BMS) experience.
• Automation and controls knowledge.
• Vendor and maintenance contract setup experience.
• Greenfield data center launch experience.

Experience Level Guidance

2+ years delivering server/network deployment projects in large-scale environments

Location: Dublin 22, D,Ireland (Remote)

Duration: 8 months 19 days

Weekly Schedule: 40 hours

As a workplace, Allegis Global Solutions focuses on relationships – with each other, our clients and our candidates. In fact, serving others is one of our core values. We support open communication and recognize that giving constructive criticism can be even harder than receiving it. We appreciate the fearless and the passionate, who force us to be better. Everything we do sits on a pillar of diversity, equity and inclusion - diverse perspectives, backgrounds and ideas achieve innovation and make us successful.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.