Technical Program Manager

Microsoft•,

10d•$119,800 - $261,000

About The Position

In alignment with Microsoft values, this role is for a Senior Integrated Planner – Sub Regional Lead within Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I). The Sub-Regional Planning & Scheduling Lead is responsible for leading integrated planning and scheduling activities across a portfolio of large-scale data center construction projects within an assigned region. This role serves as the primary planning leader for the sub-region, providing portfolio oversight, schedule governance, risk management, and team leadership to ensure successful project delivery. The successful candidate will lead a team of planners while providing strategic oversight of project schedules, risks, forecasting, and delivery performance. This individual will work closely with project teams, construction partners, consultants, and senior stakeholders to drive consistency, predictability, and operational excellence across the portfolio. This role requires a proven background in construction planning and scheduling, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence outcomes across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment. Join Microsoft in Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) to empower billions across the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience in Construction Management, engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
4+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Must pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in Construction Management, engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
5+ years of experience in planning/scheduling utilizing scheduling software (P6 and MS Project)
7+ years of experience in design and construction project management.
7+ years of experience in planning medium sized capital projects ($50MM - $200MM+) in construction, oil, gas or chemicals (or related process industry).
Proven track record of delivering medium-to-large scale construction projects on time and to the satisfaction of clients.
Excellent understanding of Project Planning.
Demonstrated skills in project planning software’s Primavera P6 and MS Project.
Strong familiarity with CPM scheduling methodology
Ability to analyze EPC plans/schedule and provide deep insights into trends, issues, mitigations
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to self-direct work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage multiple project schedules simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work.
Experience in Datacenter design and construction.
Deep knowledge of Primavera P6 and other schedule health analysis tools
Strong experience with Risk Schedule Analysis
Ability to present data from detailed to high-level depending on audience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery of large-scale datacenter construction projects.
Lead and develop a team of planners.
Actively perform planning and scheduling activities on complex and high-priority projects.
Mentor others, engage senior stakeholders, and develop, analyze, and manage detailed project schedules.
Lead integrated planning and scheduling activities across a portfolio of large-scale data center construction projects.
Develop, maintain, and oversee detailed project schedules that accurately reflect project scope, execution strategies, milestones, dependencies, constraints, and critical activities.
Provide hands-on planning and scheduling support for complex and strategically significant projects within the portfolio.
Perform schedule analysis, critical path assessments, forecasting, schedule health reviews, and trend analysis to support successful project execution.
Identify schedule risks, opportunities, and constraints, and work with project teams to develop effective mitigation and recovery strategies.
Support contingency planning and schedule risk assessments to improve project predictability and delivery confidence.
Evaluate schedule changes and assess potential impacts to project objectives and key milestones.
Drive consistency and adoption of planning and scheduling best practices across the region.
Ensure schedules and forecasts accurately reflect project status, risks, and delivery expectations.
Develop and maintain portfolio-level visibility into schedule performance, key milestones, and delivery commitments.
Provide timely and accurate reporting on project progress, schedule performance, risks, and forecasted outcomes.
Continuously improve planning processes, methodologies, and reporting tools to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planning and scheduling professionals supporting projects across the region.
Provide technical guidance and coaching on schedule development, forecasting, critical path management, risk identification, and schedule optimization.
Review planning deliverables to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to organizational standards.
Facilitate planning sessions, schedule reviews, and project discussions to align stakeholders on priorities, risks, and recovery strategies.