Portfolio Planning Manager
2 days ago
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 MS 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.
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.
Qualifications
- Experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. Bachelor's Degree AND relevant years experience in engineering, technical program management, data analysis, OR equivalent experience.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale datacenter construction projects on time and to the satisfaction of clients.
- Excellent understanding of Project Planning, Earned Value Management and Key Commodity Tracking and Oracle P6 project planning software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity 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 manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Ability to present data from a detailed to high-level depending on audience.
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.
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, performing schedule integrity (health) checks, carrying out delay impact analysis, monitoring monthly performance, and carrying 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 MSFT Monthly and Weekly reporting cadence and Rhythm of Business requirements.
- Evaluate GC Weekly and Monthly Schedule Reports, validate progress, review insights EPC PMs and provide feedback and recommendations to GC where necessary.
- Validate schedule updates along with a narrative for submission to the project team and MSFT 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.
- 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 DCD PMs, MSFT 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 MSFT Rhythm of Business deliverables for your project.
- Review and evaluate GC Schedule submittals.
- Complete on-time Month End Project reports and review with EPC 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.
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
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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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