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EMEA Regional Project Controls Leader

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert / Leadership (9+ years)
  • Dublin

Requirements

  • 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.

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.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) team?

The main focus of the CO+I team is to manage one of the world’s largest cloud infrastructures, powering all Microsoft online products and services, while ensuring smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide.

What are the responsibilities of the Director Project Controls?

The Director Project Controls is responsible for overseeing strategic and innovative projects, ensuring consistency across project controls globally, reporting project performance against the approved plan, and driving predictability in project results.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, along with significant experience managing cross-functional projects and field/construction experience are required for this position.

What are preferred qualifications for the role of Director Project Controls?

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree with solid experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development, as well as significant people management experience and a strong understanding of datacenter design build.

What kind of leadership approach is expected for the Director Project Controls?

A collaborative leadership approach is expected, along with an ability to effectively communicate with leadership and build teams while coaching and mentoring others.

Is a security screening required for this position?

Yes, the role requires the ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, which include passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check every two years.

What kind of projects will the Director Project Controls be involved with?

The Director Project Controls will be involved with large-scale, fast-paced projects that include full engineering, procurement, construction, fit out, and commissioning.

Does Microsoft support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, Microsoft is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees and positively impacting its culture every day.

Are there opportunities for career growth in this position?

Yes, being part of this team offers the opportunity to join a rapidly growing business and make a significant global impact.

What is the overall goal for the Director Project Controls role?

The overall goal is to provide leadership, guidance, and oversight of the project controls team's scope, driving predictability in project results while optimizing cost and schedule.

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