Integrated Planning and Scheduling Program Manager

Overview Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) powers the global infrastructure behind Microsoft's cloud platforms. Within CO+I, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) is responsible for delivering hyperscale datacenter programs that enable continued growth of Microsoft's cloud services worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Integrated Planning & Scheduling Program Manager with deep practical expertise in planning, scheduling, and Primavera P6 EPPM. The role requires someone who can develop and challenge complex, integrated schedules; apply Critical Path Methodology and bottom-up planning; assess schedule quality and risk; and translate project data into realistic, defendable Plan of Record schedules. In addition to technical planning capability, this person will help design, document, implement, and continuously improve planning processes that support the successful delivery of Microsoft’s global Data Centre portfolio. The candidate will combine advanced planning and scheduling judgment with strong process-development and communication skills. They will champion industry-leading scheduling practices, establish clear standards and workflows, produce high-quality technical documentation, and communicate complex planning requirements effectively to regional teams, cross-functional partners, and senior leaders. They will also support the organizational change needed to embed new planning and schedule-risk processes consistently across the business. Culture & Team Fit A collaborative planning and scheduling professional who can build trusted relationships with Regional Planning Leads, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholders A clear and influential communicator who can explain technical scheduling concepts, facilitate alignment, and support adoption of new processes in a fast-paced global environment Committed to schedule quality, practical process improvement, standardization, and the disciplined implementation of high-quality planning outcomes This role is based in Redmond WA. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates will work in the hub office 3 days per week. 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. Responsibilities Planning Process Development & Management: Lead the design, development, documentation, and continuous improvement of global planning and schedule-management processes that strengthen schedule quality, governance, predictability, and consistency across EPC Project Controls programs. Partner with Central Project Controls Estimating, Cost, Risk, regional planning leadership, and cross-functional teams to translate global strategy into practical, scalable processes that meet regional execution needs. Planning & Scheduling Subject Matter Expertise: Apply deep expertise in Primavera P6 EPPM, integrated master scheduling, Critical Path Methodology, and bottom-up planning to shape effective planning standards and processes. Support the development of Plan of Record and Integrated Master Schedules, validate durations and assumptions, align schedules with the Basis of Estimate, and embed repeatable methods for schedule integration, benchmarking, and portfolio performance analysis. Technical Writing, Data & Reporting: Produce clear, precise, and high-quality process documentation, procedures, standards, guidance, and executive communications. Work closely with the Reporting and Analytics Team to translate complex schedule, risk, and performance data into actionable leadership insights and to develop reporting solutions and KPI frameworks that support schedule health, performance tracking, process adoption, and governance. Organ…

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