Project Controls Services Leader

Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers Microsoft’s core cloud platforms and services that millions of people use every day. With more than 95% of Fortune 500 business on Azure, 180 million using Office 365, and millions using other services – all running on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure – CO+I builds and operates the foundation upon which Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization comes to life.  The Microsoft portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a Project Controls Services Leader to join the team.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. 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.

This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ. 

Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must ​relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location. 

This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 100%. 

Responsibilities

• Manage a team within the Project Controls Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) organization that is responsible for project reporting and analysis that drives continuous improvement and predictability.
• Create and manage global reporting, for regional and global reporting to global leadership, regional leadership, and project leadership.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders in the EPC organization and other partner organizations.
• Understanding data requirements across the EPC organization and streamlining output with one source of truth
• Monitor project performance of projects throughout the execution lifecycle.
• Create and manage Project Controls Quality program.
• Manage learning and training.
• Coordination of Project Controls execution application launch.

Embody our Culture  &  Values 

Qualifications

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years people management experience.
• 3+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

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 

• Relevant written/verbal communication skills, and executive presence
• Cross functional leadership and influencing skills, resulting in tangible business decisions and outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex cross-functional problems into clear solutions/recommendations.
• Analytical skills and capable of using models for optimization purposes.
• Project management/process improvement skills.
• Experience managing complex, multi-group, multi-disciplinary projects.
• The ability to drive constant innovation, improve cycle time and lean principles while bringing a growth mindset.