Integrated Business Planning Lead

1 Month ago • 4 Years + • Product Management • $117,200 PA - $250,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Integrated Business Planning Lead will be responsible for planning and managing large-scale datacenter construction projects. Key responsibilities include developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), working with cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, construction), monitoring project risks, and ensuring project milestones are met. The role requires strong project planning skills (Oracle P6), experience in earned value management, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This is a hybrid or fully remote role located near one of several US hub locations. Responsibilities also encompass GC procurement & construction schedule baseline management, schedule analysis & reporting, and collaborative planning with various stakeholders, adhering to Microsoft’s Rhythm of Business.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's Degree & 4+ years exp. in capital project planning (Data Center, Oil & Gas, Chemicals)
  • Experience with Oracle P6, Project Planning, Earned Value Management
  • Integrated construction planning experience
  • Cross-functional project management experience
  • Develop Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Good to have:
  • Data center project experience
  • CPM scheduling & Risk Schedule analysis
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to present data effectively
Perks:
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

Job Details

Overview

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud.  Within CO+I, the Global Project Controls (GPC) team is composed of project management professionals who are committed to providing timely delivery of cost and schedule solutions to positively affect project outcomes. We are looking for an Integrated Business Planning Lead to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.  

 

This role is located either in one or all hub locations: Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Phoenix, AZ, Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX, or Washington, DC.  Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must ​relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location. This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 100%.

 

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience planning medium-sized capital projects in data center, oil and gas, chemicals, or other related process industry. This experience should specifically include engineering and procurement, with specific examples of integrated construction planning.  
    • OR equivalent experience
  • 2+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
  • Experience with Oracle P6 project planning software, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, and Key Commodity Tracking

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

  • Experience working on data center projects.
  • Experience working with CPM scheduling methodology and Risk Schedule analysis.
  • Great attention to detail, problem-solving skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to deliver high-quality work and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Ability to present data from a detailed to high-level depending on audience. 

 

Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 22, 2025.

 

 

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Responsibilities

Planning:

  • Help develop 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. 
  • Work with clients to understand their needs and ensure project outcomes meet their expectations. 
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders 
  • Continuously improve project management processes and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness. 

General Contractor (GC) Procurement & Construction Schedule Baseline Management:

  • Facilitate and support the development of a detailed Project Schedule along with project team, GC and Sub-Contractor vendors. 
  • Work closely with the Regional Planning Lead to 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.  
  • Ensure GC compliance with Microsoft Monthly and Weekly reporting cadence and Rhythm of Business requirements.  
  • Evaluate GC Weekly and Monthly Schedule Reports, validate progress, review insights and provides feedback and recommendations to GC where necessary.    
  • Validate schedule updates along with a narrative for submission to the project team and Microsoft  stakeholders. 
  • 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. 

Collaboration:

  • Support Collaborative Planning workshops by using the Schedule to help facilitate planning, coordination, and accurate progress reporting.   
  • Interface with site management regarding critical schedule activities, change, impacts to schedule, change orders, project progress, and claims analysis. 
  • Provide planning and schedule management support to cross-functional PMs, Microsoft stakeholders, project teams and Redmond-based hub. 
  • Support the Regional and Global Scheduling Leads with the formulation, implementation and ongoing development of scheduling processes and procedures.    

Rhythm of Business:

  • Adhere to Microsoft Rhythm of Business deliverables for your project.  
  • Review and evaluate GC Schedule submittals.  
  • Complete on-time Month End Project reports and review with cross functional PMs. 
  • Review Month End Project Report and evaluation findings with the GC and follow up on action items.  
  • Support the Regional Schedule Lead in preparing for Monthly Regional Review. 

Embody our and   

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect

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