Commissioning Program Manager- Data Centers

DataX Connect; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center management firm in the United States is looking for a skilled Commissioning Program Manager. This role involves leading commissioning activities across multiple data center projects, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in mission-critical infrastructure and excellent project management skills. This full-time position includes substantial domestic travel. Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $200,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in commissioning for data centers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning programs across multiple projects.
• Develop standardized processes and templates.
• Oversee commissioning activities for various systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

Skills

Mission-critical infrastructure management

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Risk management

Quality assurance

Job description

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Connecting the Data Centre talent across the U.S.

Travel: 30-50% domestic travel

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and technically strong Commissioning Program Manager to lead and oversee commissioning activities across our data center development portfolio. This role will drive the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning (Cx) throughout design, construction, and turnover, ensuring that each facility meets performance, reliability, and operational readiness standards.

This position requires deep experience with mission-critical infrastructure, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Program Manager will collaborate closely with design, construction, operations, vendors, and third-party Cx providers.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Lead the commissioning program across multiple data center projects from concept through handover.
• Develop and maintain standardized commissioning processes, documentation, templates, and reporting tools.
• Forecast commissioning resource needs and manage third-party Cx firms.
• Track program-level risks, dependencies, and performance metrics.

Project Execution

• Create project-specific commissioning plans, schedules, and testing strategies aligned with corporate standards.
• Oversee commissioning activities for electrical, mechanical, controls, fire/life safety, and security systems.
• Facilitate coordination between design, construction, equipment vendors, and operations teams.
• Manage FATs, SATs, integrated systems testing (IST), and readiness reviews.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with internal quality standards and applicable codes (ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA, local AHJ requirements, etc.).
• Review commissioning documentation (MOPs, SOPs, test scripts, reports) for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and mitigate issues that impact reliability, uptime, or safety.

Reporting & Communication

• Provide weekly and monthly program updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive resolution of commissioning issues and track corrective actions to closure.
• Present commissioning results, KPIs, and continuous improvement recommendations.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other