Lead Integrated Planning & Scheduling Program Manager

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.  The EPC portfolio spans complex, large-scale, multi-year infrastructure programs across multiple regions, incorporating diverse disciplines across engineering, construction, sourcing, and project controls. This work requires cross-functional collaboration to drive alignment, manage risk, and execute with precision at scale.  We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Planning & Scheduling Program Manager who will be responsible for establishing, developing, and governing Plan of Record (PoR) schedules that support the successful delivery of Microsoft's global data centre portfolio. Acting as the SME for planning strategy and schedule development, this role leads the creation of realistic, defendable, and data-driven schedules from early design concept through Design PoR approval and deployment.  The successful candidate will champion industry-leading scheduling practices, ensuring schedules are developed using sound Critical Path Methodology (CPM), bottom-up planning principles, schedule quality standards, and risk-informed decision-making.  This role requires an experienced planning lead capable of translating complex project requirements into integrated schedules, validating durations and sequencing through stakeholder engagement, resource management, and continuously improving schedule reliability through scenario modelling, schedule analytics, acceleration exercises, and governance frameworks. The individual will serve as a trusted advisor to Project Controls and EPC leaders, influencing planning strategies that improve predictability, schedule confidence, and delivery outcomes across the portfolio.  Culture & Team Fit  Collaborative team player working closely with Regional Planning Leads  Proactive, self-driven, and able to operate in a fast-paced global environment  Passionate about continuous improvement, standardization, and delivering high-quality outcomes  It is our preference that this role is located in Redmond, WA, but the following hubs may be considered: Atlanta, GA, San Antonio, TX, Washington, DC, or Phoenix, AZ.  Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.  This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 40%.  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.

Planning & Program Management  Support global planning initiatives to improve schedule quality, governance, predictability and consistency across EPC Project Controls programs  Drive standardization of planning and scheduling practices including baseline governance, and change management processes  Partner with Central Project Controls Estimating, Cost, Risk, regional planning leadership, and cross-functional partners to align global strategy with regional execution needs  Provide program progress updates to the Central Project Controls and EPC Leadership Team  Schedule & Planning Expertise  SME in Primavera P6 EPPM and integrated master schedule (IMS) best practices  Ability to support development of Plan of Record and Integrated Master Schedules, including validation of durations using labor and material quantity estimates  Drive bottom-up planning methodologies to ensure realistic and defendable project schedules  Support schedule integration, benchmarking, and performance