Principal Program Manager

Overview

Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind one of the World’s largest Cloud Infrastructures, responsible for powering all Microsoft online Products and Services as well as powering Microsoft’s Cloud First mission.

Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for passionate, high-energy leaders to help achieve that mission.

If you want to have fundamental impact on how Microsoft’s Cloud Infrastructure is built and operated globally and want to be involved with one of the most strategically important teams at Microsoft, if technical and business acumen, leadership, creativity, and out of the box thinking are some of the skills you bring to the table - this job is for you!

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Principal Program Manager of data center Construction Delivery to champion the Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) philosophy and mindset.

As a senior leader, you will be responsible for shaping the future of our datacenter delivery, ensuing we invest in the right construction strategy, build AWP capabilities, enabling adoption of industry best practices and implement fit for purpose practices to accelerate speed to market and schedule predictability.

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.

This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.

Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates will need to relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.

This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to (50)%.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product / technical program management, data analysis, or product development

OR equivalent experience.

3+ years experience managing cross-functional and / or cross-team projects.

• 3+ years’ experience in Leadership experience in Construction Project Management and delivery.
• 3+ years’ experience in Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), Last Planner, and Lean methodology implementation experience.

Other Requirements :

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven success in leading project delivery on a portfolio of medium-to-large-scale projects across mission critical industries.
• Experience working cross-functionally and leading optimization efforts that drive impactful change.
• Creative problem-solving, analytical skills to drive key insights and collaboration across global teams within and outside the organization.
• Previous experience leading construction innovation and transformation initiatives.

Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 per year.

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $180,400 - $294,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here :

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 15, 2024.

COICareers

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish a data center project execution framework leveraging Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and Last Planner methodologies and techniques across a portfolio of projects.
• Implement collaborative planning while de-constraining and de-risking the path of construction.
• Work closely with regional construction leaders and Program Managers to identify optimization / acceleration opportunities and develop effective strategies to implement them.
• Facilitate the process of adopting Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) through a comprehensive and systemic change management approach across the Enginering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) organization.

Act as an empowered and respected change agent.

You will be dedicated entirely to supporting the transition to Advanced Work Packaging for planning purposes and Last Planner techniques for execution excellence.

Your primary focus will be on fostering a spirit of collaboration and getting the entire team on board with AWP and Last Planner methodologies.

Demonstrate real, positional authority in Data Center Delivery (DCD), across the entire project team, and throughout the Data Center project lifecycle.

They are much more than a consultant or advisor who makes recommendations.

• You will be the go-to person for Advanced Work Packaging questions and have a deep technical understanding of AWP systems and processes, and intimately familiar with AWP roles and responsibilities.
• On a day-to-day basis, you will work directly with DCD teams, organize group training, and provide one-on-one coaching.

On pilot projects, you will customize templates and revise workflows. Throughout the project, the AWP Subject Matter Expert will proactively identify internal roadblocks and work to address them by creating custom-fit AWP solutions for the project or the organization.

• Develop and establish path of construction project execution framework and experience identifying schedule constraints at both project and portfolio levels.
• Describe the rationale for the breakdown and allocation of the project scope of work. Document the critical interfaces between work packages and how those interfaces will be managed.
• Outline the processes used for communication between the people and teams responsible for work packages and deliverables.
• Describe how the project intends to implement the Knowledge Management Plan. Detail how the project will ensure the progressive integration of critical activities in line with ISO 21500 (Integration)
• Develop strategic relationships and collaborative processes with internal EPC stakeholders in datacenter design, supply chain, risk management, End 2 End program management, and with General Contractors and Trade Partners to manage project on time and predictability of construction delivery.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across departments, including executives, business leaders, and technical teams.

Foster partnerships and establish effective communication channels to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with construction delivery optimization and growth initiatives.

Solid experience in deploying a construction progress monitoring system and developing portfolio performance management strategy.

Embody ourand

Benefits / perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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