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United States, Illinois, Chicago 

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Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the skythethinking in a cloud-enabled world.

Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind one of the world’s largest cloud infrastructures, responsible for powering all Microsoft online Products and Services as well as powering Microsoft’s “Cloud First” mission. Our Global Project Controls team supports the delivery of CO+I’s mission and vision as the trusted advisors that deliver a definitive, responsive, andproject controls program to all business areas via the industry’s best people, work processes, systems, and tools.We are composed of project management professionals who are committed to providing timely delivery of cost and schedule solutions to positively affect project outcomes.our culture every day.

site in the. The employee will provide integrated planning and schedule management services for the campus. They willbe requiredto develop and analyzetotally integratedengineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) schedules. Recommend solutions or recovery plans to schedule or cost impact or delays. Required weekly and monthly reporting as assigned.tools such as Master Schedules, Risk Framework, Quality Checklists and Schedule Health Scorecards, and are hands-on with theProject Managersin the field, and with the General Contractor with our tools and analysis.  This results in Schedule Predictability driving overall delivery efficiencies.

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.

This role isfor the Chicago, Illinois.within 50 miles of thelocation. There are other locations for this role in Phoenix, Arizona and Blue Ridge,Virginia.

This role iseligible for hybrid or remote work.

• Required/Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • 1+ year experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
  • 2+ years of experience in planning medium sized capital projects in datacenter, oil and gas or chemicals (or related process industry). This experience should specifically include engineering and procurement, with specific examples of integrated construction planning.
  • Experience inOracle P6project planning software.
  • Understanding of Project Planning, Earned Value Management and Key Commodity Tracking.

  Other Requirements:

  Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirementsarerequiredfor this role. These requ rements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will berequiredto pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

  Preferred Qualification:

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product developmen
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
  • 6+ year(s) experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demo
  • 6+ years experience working on data center projects.
  • Experience with CPM schedulingmethodology.
  • Ability to present data froma detailedto high-level depending on audience.
  • Experience with Data Center construction programs.
  • Familiarity with Risk Schedule Analysis.
  • Ability to analyze site plans/schedule andprovidedeep insights into trends, issues, mitigations.
  • Good verbal, written communication skills.
  • Demonstrateproblem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Demonstrateattention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work.
  • Experience in managing teams and working collaboratively with cross-functional groups.

  
  

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  Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

  
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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 andmaintainrelationships with keystakeholders
• Continuously improve project management processes and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

General ContractorConstruction ScheduleBaseline Management:

• GCand Sub-Contractor vendors.
• Work closely with the Regional PlanningLeadto ensure theGCBaseline Schedule meets the standards and requirements defined within the DIV1 Specification.
• Complete theGCBaseline Evaluation process and provide recommendations.
• Carry out theGC ProposalSchedule Evaluations and provide evaluation narrative and scores.

Schedule Analysis and Reporting:

• participatein weekly schedule reviews onsite with GC schedule teams to analyze andvalidateprogress onsite.
• Proactively analyzeproject schedulesby;comparing cost/resource curves to actuals, tracking float consumption, perform schedule integrity (health) checks, carry-out delay impact analysis,monitormonthly performance and carry 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 Microsoft Monthly and Weekly reporting cadence and Rhythm of Business requirements.
• Evaluate GC Weekly and Monthly Schedule Reports,validateprogress, review insights EPC PMs and provides feedback and recommendations to GC where necessary.
• Validate schedule updates along with a narrative for submission to the project team and Microsoft stakeholders.
• Identifyand mitigate threats to the project's schedule andinitiatecorrective actions through field staff.
• Analyze resource loading and recommend adjustments / corrective action asappropriate.
• Assess impacts of design and/orlong leadequipmentchanges and provide recommendations to mitigate/recover the schedule.
• Provide final review of schedules for estimating asrequested.

• facilitateplanning, coordination, andaccurateprogress reporting.
• Interface with site managementregardingcritical schedule activities, change,impactsto schedule, change orders, project progress, and claims analysis.
• Provide planning and schedule management support to DCD PMs, Microsoft 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 Microsoft 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.