Commissioning Manager (Transition Manager)

About the role

Global Switch is looking for a Commissioning Manager (also called Transition Manager) for its Frankfurt Site Operations team. Reporting to the Site Operations Director, you will manage the onboarding of new customers and services into live operational environments, coordinating infrastructure, processes and teams so that contracted service levels are met from day one. The role leads cross-functional planning across Facilities, Technical Services, Commercial, Compliance and Security.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of customer and service transitions into live environments
• Ensure mobilisation activities, from infrastructure readiness to documentation and team coordination, meet scope, timeline and quality standards
• Support the integration of new services into the data centre environment and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to maintain 24/7 service continuity
• Contribute to OPEX control and CAPEX planning by identifying resource needs, cost impacts and optimisation opportunities
• Lead risk assessments and incident response planning
• Use project management tools, dashboards and performance data to monitor progress and drive continuous improvement

Required profile

• Strong experience coordinating complex service mobilisations or operational transitions
• Understanding of governance, risk management and stakeholder coordination
• Collaborates with Facilities, Technical Services, Commercial, Compliance and Security teams
• Proactive, detail-focused and calm under pressure

Required skills

• Proficiency with project management platforms, dashboards and analytics
• Risk-aware mobilisation planning meeting safety and legal standards
• Ability to turn transition priorities into actionable plans