Cost Management Governance Technical Program 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 Cost Management Governance Technical Program Manager, to lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives to advance the organization's efficiency and accuracy through global compliance. 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.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Technical Program Manager for Cost Management Governance, you will drive the development and execution of business critical processes within Global Project Controls for data center capacity delivery in CO+I. Your responsibilities will include:Lead initiatives from planning to execution by working closely with business stakeholders and Cost Managers. Build the vision for the business area, participating and driving discussions, defining the to-be state for business processes.Develop clear roadmaps, balancing business, technical, and experience considerationsDevelop process workflows, operating procedures and training materials as part of the core deliverables to drive global compliance.Own oversight and reporting to leadership teams for program level progress including the development of KPI's.Support data migration efforts, provide guidance, monitor progress, and foster a culture of data stewardship and collaboration. Identify complex opportunities and gaps across multiple processes, then collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate opportunity, define solution options, and propose a roadmap. Partner with the Reporting and Analytics and the Digitalization teams within Project Control to design technical solutions across feature areas. Identify risks and propose data-based mitigations. Define success criteria and create relationships for implementing features for complex cross-functional projects. You'll coordinate and ensure alignment across organizations. Support program governance through development and delivery of process training and conducting internal team audits to ensure compliance. Drive continuous improvements by validating use cases and writing test cases. | |