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JHB Metro Planning Lead

Microsoft· Technical Program Management
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Johor Bahru, Malaysiafull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Datacenter EPC Integrated Planner / Scheduler Lead for Johor Bahru Metro/Site in Malaysia, providing integrated planning, schedule management, and reporting for large-scale datacenter construction projects within Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I). Field-based role requiring relocation within 50 miles of Johor Bahru; not eligible for hybrid/remote work.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Integrated EPC Master Schedules (IMS) including timelines and dependencies for large-scale datacenter construction projects.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met on time.
  • Monitor project risks and develop contingency plans.
  • Study delay events and their impact to the EPC schedule; present to stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Continuously improve project management processes and tools.
  • Facilitate and support the development of a detailed EPC Project Schedule with GC and Sub-Contractor vendors.
  • Ensure GC Baseline Schedule meets DIV1 Specification requirements.
  • Complete GC Baseline Evaluation and GC Proposal Schedule Evaluations with narrative and scores.
  • Facilitate weekly schedule reviews onsite with GC teams; validate progress.
  • Analyze schedules, cost/resource curves, float, schedule health, critical path, and variance analysis.
  • Provide Schedule Time Impact Assessments and mitigation strategies.
  • Record delay reasons and quantification to support claims management.
  • Ensure GC compliance with Microsoft reporting cadence.
  • Evaluate GC reports and provide feedback to EPC PMs and GC.
  • Validate schedule updates and narratives for MSFT stakeholders.
  • Identify and mitigate schedule threats and initiate corrective actions.
  • Analyze resource loading and assess impacts of design or long-lead equipment changes.
  • Provide final schedule reviews for estimating as requested.
  • Lead planning workshops; coordinate with site management on critical activities, changes, and claims.
  • Provide planning and schedule management support to DCD PMs, MSFT stakeholders, and regional/global teams.
  • Support development of scheduling processes, data/ report collation, and data analysis.
  • Demonstrate leadership and accountability.
  • Adhere to Microsoft Rhythm of Business deliverables for the project.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction project management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field and 10+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of planning and scheduling experience on medium-sized capital projects ($50MM USD - $200MM+ USD) in data center, oil & gas, chemicals, or related process industries with engineering and procurement, including integrated construction planning.
  • Excellent understanding of Project Planning, Earned Value Management, and Key Commodity Tracking.
  • Excellent skills in Oracle P6 project planning software.
  • Strong familiarity with CPM scheduling methodology.
  • Familiarity with Schedule Risk Analysis.
  • Ability to analyze EPC plans/schedule and provide deep insights into trends, issues, mitigations.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work.
  • Experience in managing teams and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Preferred: Ability to present data from detailed to high-level depending on audience.
  • Preferred: Experience with Data Center construction programs.

Skills

Required:Integrated EPC Master Scheduling (IMS)Oracle Primavera P6CPM Scheduling
Nice to have:Schedule Risk Analysis

Benefits

  • Relocation support provided
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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