EMEA Regional Project Controls Leader

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 a passionate, highly interpersonal Director Project Controls to help achieve that mission.

 

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.

 

We are looking for a Director Project Controls to join the team.

Responsibilities

The Director Project Controls will concentrate on strategic & innovative projects, consistency across project controls around the globe.  This is a large-scale, fast paced program and the scope includes full engineering, procurement, construction, fit out, and commissioning. The Director Project Controls will work closely with all stakeholders to support the business review cadence and report project performance against the approved plan and guide functional initiatives. This role will be instrumental in providing an early indication of portfolio project performance and driving predictability in project results. The  Director Project Controls will report directly to the General Manager of Project Controls.

Being part of this team would give you an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing business and enable global impact. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND solid related experience
  • OR equivalent experience.

• Significant experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects (cost, planning, estimating, or commercial).
• Significant field/construction 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 every two years thereafter.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND solid experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Significant people management experience.
• Noteworthy experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects (cost, planning, estimating, or commercial).
• A great understanding of the datacenter design build.
• Analytical capability to identify opportunities to optimize the cost and schedule.
• Collaborative leadership approach.
• Effective communication with leadership
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and exhibits agility
• Team builder with ability to coach and mentor others
• Growth mindset to promote scalability and efficiency.
• Execution experience with proven track record: Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight of the project controls team scope

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

 

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