Portfolio Functional Cost Manager
 Microsoft | |
remote work
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 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jan 25, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers Microsoft's cloud services. The team is responsible for designing, building and operating our global datacenters; managing the demand planning and capacity utilization of our cloud infrastructure; and all of the operations needed to run the physical infrastructure. We focus on smart growth with an emphasis on automation, data driven engineering, cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability. The Cost Management team is a pillar within the CO+I Global Project Controls (GPC) team and serve as trusted advisors to the Data Center delivery teams, finance and senior leadership. The Cost team is looking for a Portfolio Functional Cost Manager to to support the global cost function. This role will work on program and process development, drive the implementation of new requirements, and monitor and maintain existing processes. Key responsibilities include collaborating with senior leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders to drive performance improvements, identifying and resolving potential risks, and maintaining global compliance standards. This role is located either in one or all hub locations: Atlanta, GA, Phoenix, AZ, Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX, or Washington, DC. 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%. 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.
ResponsibilitiesSupport all business management of the global cost management teamLead funding presentations to leadership including the collation of artifacts from multiple teams, QA/QC inputs, completion of decks for final submissionFacilitate portfolio reporting at global and leadership levels Deliver timely and insightful data for Leadership reporting while offering valuable insights for strategic decision-making Provide meaningful support for annual capital planning by conducting analysis of historical data, project costs, and resource allocation Develop, maintain and advocate the use of interactive dashboards that provide real-time insights into construction project data Application of analytical techniques to conduct data analysis on diverse construction related data Work collectively with partner teams within Project Controls & Construction to enhance data-driven decision making and align efforts to drive improved project and portfolio performance Implementation of predictive analytics by using historical data to predict and analyze what will happen in the future Accept responsibility for managing substantial volumes of construction-related data and ensuring data integrity | |