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Microsoft Corporation Integrated Planning Lead - APAC Lease in Singapore

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 and we need you as the Integrated Planning Lead for APAC .

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I EPC Integrated Planner for AI Lease, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on personal and professional development for all employees and offers training and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion training and events, and professional certifications.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.

With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery of large-scale datacenter construction projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in datacenter design, procurement, and construction, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and to the satisfaction of clients. The role requires exceptional leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.

Planning

  • Develop and oversee continuous improvement of detailed project plans, including timelines, and resource requirements, for large-scale datacenter construction projects.

  • Manage cross-functional teams inside and outside Microsoft, 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 and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Project Management

  • Proactively manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that each project meets its objectives and is delivered on time.

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

  • Provide regular project updates to senior management and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in planning/scheduling utilizing scheduling software (P6 or MS Project)

  • 7+ years of experience in design and construction project management.

  • 7+ years of experience in planning medium sized capital projects ($50MM - $200MM+) in construction, oil, gas or chemicals (or related process industry).

  • Proven track record of delivering medium-to-large scale construction projects on time and to the satisfaction of clients.

  • Excellent understanding of Project Planning, Earned Value Management and Key Commodity Tracking.

  • Demonstrated skills in project planning software, such as Primavera P6 and/or MS Project

  • Strong familiarity with CPM scheduling methodology

  • Ability to analyze EPC plans/schedule and provide deep insights into trends, issues, mitigations

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to self-direct work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Experience in managing teams and working collaboratively with cross-functional groups.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

  • Experience in Datacenter design and construction.

  • Deep knowledge of Primavera P6 and other schedule health analysis tools

  • Strong experience with Risk Schedule Analysis

  • Ability to present data from a detailed to high-level depending on audience.

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check every two years thereafter.

These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .

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