Metro Planning (Scheduler) Leader - Vaasa
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About this role
Overview
Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. Within CO+I, Datacenter Engineering delivers complex, large-scale datacentre construction projects that support Microsoft's global cloud platform. We are seeking a high-performing planning professional to support project delivery through integrated schedule management, stakeholder coordination, reporting, and schedule analysis across the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for datacentre construction projects.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and partner teams to ensure key milestones are achieved.
- Support General Contractor baseline schedule reviews, evaluations, and compliance assessments.
- Perform schedule analysis, variance analysis, delay impact assessments, and schedule health checks.
- Lead weekly and monthly schedule reviews with project teams and contractors.
- Prepare reporting and planning deliverables in accordance with Microsoft Rhythm of Business requirements.
- Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation and recovery strategies.
- Support collaborative planning workshops and project execution activities.
- Interface with project managers, contractors, vendors, and regional leadership to ensure schedule alignment and delivery success.
Requirements
- Required / Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in project controls, planning, engineering, construction management, or programme management.
- Experience developing and managing integrated project schedules.
- Knowledge of critical path scheduling methodologies and schedule controls.
- Experience using Oracle Primavera P6.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Significant experience supporting large capital construction programm