Overview
As an individual contributor you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery of large-scale datacenter construction projects. Provide technical guidance and coaching on schedule development, forecasting, critical path management, risk identification, and schedule optimization. Facilitate planning sessions, schedule reviews, and project discussions to align stakeholders on priorities, risks, and recovery strategies. In addition to leading and developing a team of planners, the successful candidate will actively perform planning and scheduling activities on complex and high-priority projects. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable mentoring others, engaging senior stakeholders, and developing, analyzing, and managing detailed project schedules. Planning Lead integrated planning and scheduling activities across a portfolio of large-scale data cen
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As an individual contributor you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery of large-scale datacenter construction projects. Provide technical guidance and coaching on schedule development, forecasting, critical path management, risk identification, and schedule optimization. Facilitate planning sessions, schedule reviews, and project discussions to align stakeholders on priorities, risks, and recovery strategies. In addition to leading and developing a team of planners, the successful candidate will actively perform planning and scheduling activities on complex and high-priority projects. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable mentoring others, engaging senior stakeholders, and developing, analyzing, and managing detailed project schedules. Planning Lead integrated planning and scheduling activities across a portfolio of large-scale data center construction projects. Develop, maintain, and oversee detailed project schedules that accurately reflect project scope, execution strategies, milestones, dependencies, constraints, and critical activities. Provide hands-on planning and scheduling support for complex and strategically significant projects within the portfolio. Perform schedule analysis, critical path assessments, forecasting, schedule health reviews, and trend analysis to support successful project execution. Identify schedule risks, opportunities, and constraints, and work with project teams to develop effective mitigation and recovery strategies. Support contingency planning and schedule risk assessments to improve project predictability and delivery confidence. Evaluate schedule changes and assess potential impacts to project objectives and key milestones. Drive consistency and adoption of planning and scheduling best practices across the region. Ensure schedules and forecasts accurately reflect project status, risks, and delivery expectations. Develop and maintain portfolio-level visibility into schedule performance, key milestones, and delivery commitments. Provide timely and accurate reporting on project progress, schedule performance, risks, and forecasted outcomes. Continuously improve planning processes, methodologies, and reporting tools to increase effectiveness and efficiency. Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience in Construction Management, engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development 4+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in Construction Management, engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience. 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. 5+ years of experience in planning/scheduling utilizing scheduling software (P6 and MS Project) 7+ years of experience in design and construction project management. 7+ years of experience in planning medium sized capital projects ($50MM - $200MM+) in construction, oil, gas or chemicals (or related process industry). Proven track record of delivering medium-to-large scale construction projects on time and to the satisfaction of clients. Excellent understanding of Project Planning. Demonstrated skills in project planning software's Primavera P6 and MS Project. Strong familiarity with CPM scheduling methodology Ability to analyze EPC plans/schedule and provide deep insights into trends, issues, mitigations Strong problem-solving skills and ability to self-direct work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to manage multiple project schedules simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively. Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work. Experience in Datacenter design and construction. Deep knowledge of Primavera P6 and other schedule health analysis tools Strong experience with Risk Schedule Analysis Ability to present data from detailed to high-level depending on audience.
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