Integrated Planning & Schedule Program Manager - Data Center

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) powers the global infrastructure behind Microsoft's cloud platforms. Within CO+I, EPC is responsible for delivering hyperscale datacenter programs that enable continued growth of Microsoft's cloud services worldwide. 

As an Integrated Planning & Scheduling Program Manager for Microsoft EPC Central Team, you will play a critical role in delivering Microsoft's global Data Center portfolio. You will develop, manage, and optimise Plan of Record (POR) schedules from early design through approval and deployment, ensuring projects are planned realistically, executed efficiently, and supported by data-driven decision making. 

You will act as a trusted planning expert, applying industry-leading scheduling practices, Critical Path Method (CPM) principles, and risk-based insights to build high-quality, integrated schedules. 

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will validate sequencing and durations, drive schedule governance, and improve predictability through scenario modelling, schedule analytics, and acceleration planning. 

The Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) team delivers complex, multi-year infrastructure programmes across multiple regions, bringing together expertise in engineering, construction, sourcing, project controls, and delivery. Success depends on strong cross-functional collaboration, proactive risk management, and disciplined execution at scale. 

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 is primarily based in Dublin, IRL, with flexibility to be located in one of Microsoft's approved EMEA hub locations, including Milan, IT, Amsterdam, NL, or London, GBR, subject to business needs. This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 3 days with the option to fully remote. 

• Planning & Schedule Management: Support global planning initiatives that improve schedule quality, governance, predictability, and consistency across EPC Project Controls programs. Partner with Central Project Controls Estimating, Cost, Risk, regional planning leadership, and cross-functional teams to align global strategy with regional execution needs.
• Schedule & Planning Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in Primavera P6 EPPM and integrated master schedule best practices. Support the development of Plan of Record and Integrated Master Schedules, validate durations, drive bottom-up planning aligned with the Basis of Estimate, and strengthen schedule integration, benchmarking, and portfolio performance analysis.
• Data, Reporting & Analytics: Work closely with the Reporting and Analytics Team to develop enhanced reporting solutions, translate complex schedule and performance data into clear leadership insights, and support KPI frameworks for schedule health, performance tracking, and governance.
• Change Management & Governance: Develop documentation supporting schedule assumptions and strategy, contribute to Schedule Risk Analysis, and lead change management for planning initiatives. Create and maintain program processes, procedures, and guidance while supporting continuous learning and improved planning maturity across EPC.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Present strategic insights, recommendations, and program updates to Director-level stakeholders, build strong relationships across Project Controls and cross-functional teams, and act as a trusted advisor to leadership on planning strategy and performance. 

Required/Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field AND experience in program management, project controls, planning, scheduling, OR equivalent experience.  

• Experience developing and managing complex, large-scale project schedules.  

• Experience managing hyperscale Data Centre programs across multiple regions, business units, or large portfolios.   

• Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 EPPM (planning, scheduling, and governance) and Microsoft Excel 

 Preferred Qualifications   

• Strong communication and technical writing skills with experience presenting to senior leadership / Director level 

• Experience developing and implementing processes, procedures, and governance frameworks  

• Experience delivering training and onboarding programs for technical teams 

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 upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.