Metro Planning Lead

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. CO+I is responsible for delivering over 200 Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services around the world including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services.   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.     In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Project Planning and Strategy: Lead and drive coordination for meetings and activities with project stakeholders. Initializes and identifies opportunities to discuss and integrate lessons learned, advocating for safe and secure security-first mindset during project planning. Influence and provide direction and coaching to internal and external partners to facilitate and accomplish complex, critical issues that may significantly impact projects (e.g., establishing and executing upon team goals, following business processes, engaging vendor relationships, and fostering cross-group collaboration efforts with the agreed-upon project strategy, milestone delivery, and core values and priorities (Safety, Security, Quality, Schedule, Cost)). Lead the delivery of EPC plans, including timelines and resource allocation to guide the execution of datacenter construction projects. Lead Metro level planning, ensuring compliance to business OKRs and scheduling standards, providing guidance and direction to cross-functional teams.   Manage and integrate cross-functional teams, including engineers, procurement, and construction to ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are completed on time. Develop and lead planning and scheduling standards and process, while ensuring consistency with global standards and strategic priorities.    Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across EPC and partnering groups including Energy, Land Development, Permitting.   Continuously improve project management processes and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness.  Planning  Develop and oversee continuous improvement of detailed project plans, including timelines, and resource requirements, for large-scale datacenter construction projects.   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 and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.  Project Management  Proactively manage multiple project schedules simultaneously, ensuring that each project meets its objectives and is delivered on time.   Provide integrated planning input to support project funding and approvals processes.   Continuously improve planning processes and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness.   Provide regular project updates to management and other stakeholders.

Required/minimum qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.   Additional or preferred qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience OR equivalent experience. 12+ years experience working on data