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Regional Commissioning Manger
NTT Global Data Centers EMEA UK Ltd.
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Source date: 10/19/2026
About this role
Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported. Your role at a glance The Regional Commissioning Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all commissioning activities across multiple data center projects within a defined region. This role ensures the successful delivery of mission-critical facilities from Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning , guaranteeing operational readiness, quality, safety, and reliability of all systems before client handover. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to project commissioning teams, manage stakeholders across design, construction, operations, and vendors, and drive standardisation of commissioning processes while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and operational requirements. What we are looking for Key Roles Responsibilities * Lead commissioning activities across multiple concurrent data centre projects. * implement commissioning strategies, standards, and best practices. * Provide leadership and direction to site-based Commissioning teams and Commissioning Agents. * Establish governance processes and reporting structures across all projects. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned across regional programmes. * Develop commissioning schedules integrated within the master project schedule. * Monitor commissioning progress using commissioning KPIs and milestones. * Identify commissioning risks and implement mitigation strategies. * Lead commissioning readiness reviews and status meetings. * Ensure all commissioning activities align with programme delivery objectives. * Support recovery plans to mitigate schedule delays. * Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and operations teams. * Present commissioning status updates to senior leadership and clients. * Manage third-party Commissioning Agents and specialist testing vendors. * Coordinate handover activities with Operations and Facilities Management teams. * Build strong working relationships across multidisciplinary project teams. * Champion a strong safety culture across all commissioning activities. * Ensure compliance with regional health and safety regulations. * Conduct commissioning risk assessments and method statement reviews. * Verify safe systems of work are implemented during testing activities. * Ensure all commissioning documentation meets quality and compliance requirements. * Oversee development and maintenance of: * Commissioning Plans * Commissioning Schedules * Method Statements * CX Scripts * Commissioning Tracker Registers * Tag Management Reports * Issue Logs * System Turnover Packages * Final Commissioning Reports * Drive timely closure of commissioning issues and tracking of actions through project completion. Experience Requirements Essential * 10+ years of commissioning experience within mission-critical or data center environments. * Experience delivering large-scale hyperscale or enterprise data centres. * Proven track record managing complex commissioning programmes from L1 through L5. * Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems within critical environments. * Experience leading Integrated Systems Testing (IST). * Experience managing multidisciplinary commissioning teams. * Regional or programme-level leadership experience. * Experience managing projects exceeding £100M in value. * Experience with hyperscale operators * Familiarity with commissioning management software and digital handover platforms. Who we are As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime. Data centers are the foundation of the digital world and at NTT Global Data Centers, we are one of the largest providers across the globe. We offer a wide variety of exciting and challenging careers that deliver opportunities to shape our ever-changing world. Our diverse, inspiring workforce is the heart and soul of our company, providing the best experience for our clients every day. By bringing together our global capabilities and local expertise, we help our clients achieve their goals, anywhere in the world. Together, we can accomplish the extraordinary and work to create a more sustainable world with rewarding benefits for everyone - clients, employees, investors, partners, and communities. 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