Technical Project Manager (Customer Project)

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Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

• Support the Data Center Infrastructure Team in delivering customer projects across Equinix data centers in Finland
• Take end-to-end ownership of customer project delivery, including technical coordination, documentation, supplier management, and handover to operations
• Prepare tender documentation and lead technical and commercial contract negotiations in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Act as a key interface between customers, suppliers, and internal teams in a highly regulated, safety‑critical data center environment

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage customer-specific sub-projects within a data center environment, including:
  • Electrical engineering systems
  • Network infrastructure
  • Metal and structural works
  • Physical security systems
  • Access control systems
  • Video surveillance
  • Fire protection and fire detection systems
• Create and maintain technical specifications for all project scopes
• Evaluate supplier quotations and participate in technical and commercial negotiations
• Manage and support suppliers throughout the full project lifecycle, from order placement through commissioning and handover to operations
• Review technical documentation and ensure compliance with project schedules, cost targets, and Equinix standards
• Perform supplier acceptance testing and prepare inspection and acceptance documentation
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of electrical components and systems in line with local and global requirements
• Lead and coordinate commissioning activities together with suppliers, including inspection and final acceptance
• Provide technical leadership and coordination of internal and external project team members
• Ensure adherence to Finnish regulations, safety standards, and Equinix operational policies

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in data centers, critical infrastructure, or complex technical environments
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies and practices
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and MS Project
• Proven ability to work independently in a structured and detail‑oriented manner
• Strong negotiation skills, assertiveness, and flexibility
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Finland and the Nordic region, and occasionally across Europe if required

Language Requirements (Mandatory)

• English – fluent, written and spoken (working language in a global environment)
• Finnish – fluent, written and spoken (required for local coordination, suppliers, and authorities)

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