Lead Integrated Planning & Scheduling Program Manager
Microsoft · Redmond, WA · 1 mo ago
Hybrid$143k–$275k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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 analysis across the portfolio
- Data, Reporting & Analytics
- Support development of enhanced reporting solutions working closely with the Reporting and Analytics Team
- Translate complex schedule and performance data into clear insights for leadership
- Support KPI frameworks for schedule health, performance tracking, and governance
- Change Management & Governance
- Lead change management efforts for the planning initiative
- Develop, document, and maintain program processes, procedures, and guidance documentation
- Drive adoption of new ways of working across a global, cross-functional organization
- Support continuous learning and uplift of planning maturity across EPC
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Present strategic insights, recommendations, and program updates to Director-level stakeholders
- Build relationships with Directors, Project Controls teams, and cross-functional partners
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on planning strategy and performance
- Embody our Culture and Values
- Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects