Technical Program Manager
About The Position
As a Front End Planning Lead, you will play a critical role in establishing the foundation for successful project delivery across a portfolio of large-scale data center construction projects. This role is responsible for leading front-end planning activities from project initiation through schedule baseline approval, ensuring project schedules are realistic, compliant, and aligned with project objectives and execution strategies. The successful candidate will provide subject matter expertise in schedule development, schedule evaluation, baseline reviews, risk assessment, and planning best practices. This individual will work closely with project teams, construction partners, consultants, and stakeholders to assess proposed schedules, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure high-quality baselines are established before project execution begins. This is a highly collaborative and hands-on role requiring deep expertise in construction planning and scheduling, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence project teams and stakeholders across a large project portfolio. Come and join us in Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) and be at the forefront of the action!
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 are required for this role.
- This position will be required to 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).
Responsibilities
- Lead front-end planning and scheduling activities across a portfolio of large-scale data center construction projects.
- Review and evaluate contractor, vendor, and project schedules during project development and procurement phases.
- Assess proposed schedules for completeness, logic, feasibility, execution strategy alignment, and overall quality.
- Perform detailed baseline schedule reviews to ensure schedules meet established planning standards and project requirements prior to approval.
- Partner with project teams to identify schedule gaps, risks, constraints, and opportunities during baseline development.
- Provide recommendations and guidance to improve schedule quality, constructability sequencing, milestone development, and critical path logic.
- Support development and maintenance of planning standards, schedule review criteria, and governance processes.
- Evaluate schedule revisions and baseline changes for alignment with project objectives and approved execution plans.
- Promote consistent planning methodologies and scheduling best practices across the portfolio.
- Develop executive-ready analysis and recommendations to support schedule approval and project decision-making.
- Lead collaborative planning workshops with internal and external stakeholders to align project execution strategies and schedule assumptions.
- Facilitate schedule development and baseline review workshops across multiple projects and regions throughout the Americas portfolio.
- Drive early identification and resolution of schedule conflicts, dependencies, and execution challenges.
- Foster a culture of proactive planning, accountability, and collaboration across project teams.
- Build strong working relationships with project teams, Lease Providers, consultants, and stakeholders to support successful schedule development.
Benefits
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
