Lease Commissioning Director United States Multiple Locations Multiple Locations

Job description

Reports to the CO+I Regional Commissioning Director - AMERS Leases Lead, manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Lease Commissioning Managers. Drive accountability, capability development, succession planning, and performance management across the lease commissioning organization. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, talent reviews, and employee development discussions. Create and sustain a culture focused on safety, inclusion, operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Ensure consistent execution and alignment of commissioning practices across all assigned metros and lease providers. Support organizational growth through recruiting, onboarding, and development of commissioning talent. 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. OR relevant experience Demonstrated experience leading commissioning, mission critical operations, operational readiness, or data center delivery organizations. Demonstrated understanding of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure systems, data center operations, and Integrated Systems Testing. Experience managing large-scale portfolios, programs, and cross-functional teams. Executive communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills. Experience managing external partners, service providers, contractors, and lease providers. Ability to influence across organizations and drive alignment among diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Willingness to travel as required to support lease projects across the Americas Personnel and Budget Management. Data Center Commissioning Construction QA/QC Project Management Understanding of UPS systems, switchgear, generators and critical HVAC and mechanical systems Able to develop and write detailed Commissioning Test Scripts Issue identification and resolution management Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Visio, MS Project Ensure commissioning scope, schedules, risks, milestones, and dependencies are actively managed throughout project execution. Ensure commissioning activities validate reliability, maintainability, resiliency, and operational performance of critical infrastructure systems. Establish executive-level relationships with lease providers and commissioning partners. Support development and implementation of lease provider performance metrics, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives. Develop and maintain lease commissioning standards, procedures, governance frameworks, and best practices. Collaborate with Global Commissioning and regional stakeholders to drive alignment between lease and build commissioning programs. Implement lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across the lease commissioning portfolio. Provide regular executive reporting on commissioning health, operational readiness, risks, project status, and capacity delivery milestones. Coordinate activities across Lease Delivery, Engineering, Data Center Operations, Networking, Security, Global Commissioning, and Finance teams. Develop and execute the long-term vision for lease commissioning across the Americas region. Contribute to the evolution of global commissioning practices and standards. Responsible for the successful execution of commissioning and readiness programs across the Americas lease portfolio. Accountable for delivery of commissioned, validated, and operationally ready capacity. Responsible for portfolio-level health, risks, quality, schedule performance, and readiness outcomes. Work independently while supporting broader CO+I commissioning and capacity delivery objectives.