Datacenter Project Scheduler & Planning Lead

Microsoft Oy; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Microsoft Oy's CO+I Datacenter Engineering team seeks a planning professional to support project delivery through integrated schedule management, reporting, and analysis across the project lifecycle. You will develop IMS and coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and partner teams to meet milestones.

The role emphasizes schedule risk identification, mitigation planning, and delivering planning deliverables in line with Microsoft Rhythm of Business, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in project controls, planning, engineering, construction management, or programme management.
• Experience developing and managing integrated project schedules.
• Knowledge of critical path scheduling methodologies and schedule controls.
• Experience using Oracle Primavera P6.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for datacentre construction projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and partner teams to ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Lead schedule reviews with project teams and contractors.
• Perform schedule analysis, variance analysis, delay impact assessments, and schedule health checks.
• Prepare reporting and planning deliverables in accordance with Microsoft Rhythm of Business requirements.
• Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Interface with project managers, contractors, vendors, and regional leadership to ensure schedule alignment and delivery success.

Skills

Project controls

Planning

Critical path scheduling

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Microsoft Oy's CO+I Datacenter Engineering team seeks a planning professional to support project delivery through integrated schedule management, reporting, and analysis across the project lifecycle. You will develop IMS and coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and partner teams to meet milestones.

The role emphasizes schedule risk identification, mitigation planning, and delivering planning deliverables in line with Microsoft Rhythm of Business, while