Microsoft Project Controls Digitization Lead 

United States, Washington 

581304701

Required Qualitifcations

• Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Experience implementing Project Controls solution for cost management, such as Omega 365 or PIMS

• Experience with P6 enterprise (scheduling) and Safran (risk management)

• Experience working for owners or EPC organization working on mega-project capital programs.

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 background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project controls with heavy knowledge of cost management and estimating
• Proficiency in project management software and digital tools for cost tracking and analysis.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to indirectly lead a team and influence others.
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP) or Cost Management (CCM).
• Experience with ERP systems and data analytics tools such as SAP ECC and S4 Hanna, Power Bi.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in project controls and cost management.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

• Lead the digitization of project controls processes, focusing on cost, planning or risk management and efficiency improvements.
• Create Business Requirements Documents based on the needs of internal stakeholders including engineering, procurement, construction and project controls teams to ensure new tools and/or solutions meet specific needs of the collective EPC organization.
• Build detailed cross-functional process maps to support delivery of new tools and solutions.
• Write use-cases, execute test scripts and validate scenario outcomes as well as performance targets that are expected to be achieved.
• Develop training content and ensure proper training and support are provided to end-users to facilitate smooth adoption of the new system. Train and mentor team members on best practices in cost management and the use of digital tools.
• Work with the Cost, planning and risk teams to develop and implement cost, planning or risk management strategies to ensure projects are completed within budget and on time with financial predictability as a primary objective.
• Support analyzing cost, planning or risk data and generating detailed reports to support decision-making and project planning.
• Establish and maintain governance processes, ensuring compliance with master data management, enterprise policies and standards
• Monitor and support the following tools post-implementation, Oracle P6 Enterprise, Omega 365, Safran Risk.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, prioritize strategic initiatives, develop project plans, and implement enhancements related to digital tools for planning, cost, risk management and probabilistic analysis for both cost and schedule.
• Continuously evaluate and improve schedule management processes to enhance operational efficiency, project predictability while aligning with industry standards and best practices.