Project Planner & Scheduler

Project Planner & Scheduler

Are you ready to bring your project management and planning skills to one of the most important businesses for an industry leader?

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. CO+I is responsible for delivering over 200 Microsoft web portals, live and online services around the world including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and deliver trusted experiences to customers and partners worldwide.

The Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Project Controls Management Group oversees the planning, compliance, and progress of the general contractor schedules. Inclusive in this is oversight of governance and compliance to improve data center construction predictability across our global build portfolio. We utilize tools such as master schedules, risk framework, quality checklists, and schedule health scorecards, and are hands-on with the PMs in the field, and with the general contractor with our tools and analysis. This results in schedule predictability driving overall delivery efficiencies.

As a Microsoft Project Planner & Scheduler, you will report to the Planning Lead. You will support project level schedule analytics and audits. You will be responsible for management and analysis of construction schedules and milestones at the project and program level. This includes working closely with our general contractors and data center PMs, collecting and analyzing schedule data and reporting to management on issues, risks, and opportunities found in the construction schedules. Likewise, you will be involved in developing & driving processes, maintaining reporting, and driving project deliverables according to a set cadence and rhythm of business. Our goal is to improve predictability by validating project progress, data analysis and clean up, and supporting the overarching schedule processes, development, and standardization.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.