Integrated Planner - AI Training Data Centers

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO+I, the Global Project Controls (GPC) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The Microsoft portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.

We are seeking an experienced Integrated Planner - AI Training Data Centers with data analytics and business intelligence experience to join the Global Project Controls team within CO+I Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC). The successful candidate will support the team's Rhythm of Business (ROB) and collaboration with cross-functional team counterparts. Your responsibilities will include project planning, general contractor schedule management, facilitating project risk identification, and engaging in strategic business planning activities.

The ideal candidate should have a well-rounded understanding of Construction Project Controls or Construction Management practices and principles. Also, they must have a high level of attention to detail, excellent technical writing skills, and the ability to meet deadlines; be highly collaborative, self-motivated, problem solving, and comfortable with taking the lead on projects/initiatives.

This role is located Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must relocate or reside within 50 miles of the site location.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Planning

• Responsible for developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) including timelines and dependencies for large-scale datacenter construction projects.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including engineers, procurement, and construction to ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are completed on time.
• Monitor project risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential issues.

General Contractor (GC) Procurement & Construction Schedule Baseline Management

• Work closely with the site leadership ensure the GC Baseline Schedule meets the standards and requirements defined within the DIV1 Specification.
• Complete the GC Baseline Evaluation process and provide recommendations.
• Carry out the GC Proposal Schedule Evaluations and provide evaluation narrative and scores.

Schedule Analysis and Reporting

• Facilitate and participate in weekly schedule reviews onsite with GC schedule teams to analyze and validate progress onsite.
• Proactively analyze project schedules by; comparing cost/resource curves to actuals, tracking float consumption, perform schedule integrity (health) checks, carry-out delay impact analysis, monitor monthly performance and carry out variance analysis supporting Baseline Management and Change Control processes throughout the Project Lifecycle
• Carry out and communicate Schedule Time Impact Assessments of schedule delay events and recommend mitigation strategies to recover and/or control the impacts.
• Identify and mitigate threats to the project's schedule and initiate corrective actions through field staff.
• Analyze resource loading and recommend adjustments / corrective action as appropriate.
• Assess impacts of design and/or long lead equipment changes and provide recommendations to mitigate/recover the schedule.
• Provide final review of schedules for estimating as requested.

Other

• Embody our culture and values.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years' experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years' experience as a site-based Lead Scheduler Planner in a large EPC Project OR equivalent experience.
• Extensive Primavera P6 experience.
• 4+ years of experience with Power BI Data Analytics
• 4+ years of experience in Data Center Build Planning/Schedule

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Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.