Metro Planning (Scheduler) Leader - Vaasa

Overview

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. Within CO+I, Datacenter Engineering delivers complex, large-scale datacentre construction projects that support Microsoft's global cloud platform. We are seeking a high-performing planning professional to support project delivery through integrated schedule management, stakeholder coordination, reporting, and schedule analysis across the project lifecycle.

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.
• Support General Contractor baseline schedule reviews, evaluations, and compliance assessments.
• Perform schedule analysis, variance analysis, delay impact assessments, and schedule health checks.
• Lead weekly and monthly schedule reviews with project teams and contractors.
• Prepare reporting and planning deliverables in accordance with Microsoft Rhythm of Business requirements.
• Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Support collaborative planning workshops and project execution activities.
• Interface with project managers, contractors, vendors, and regional leadership to ensure schedule alignment and delivery success.

Required / Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting large capital construction programmes.
• Datacentre, industrial, energy, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, or mission-critical project experience.
• Experience with earned value management and schedule risk analysis.
• Advanced Primavera P6 expertise.
• Ability to present schedule data and executive-level insights to senior stakeholders.
• Experience working across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

Background Check 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.

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Pay and benefits

Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Finland is € 65,000.00 - € 110,400.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.