Program Cost Engineer

Program Cost Engineer | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsProgram Cost EngineerUnited States, Multiple Locations, Multiple LocationsApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200044702Date postedJul 21, 2026Work site0 days / week in-office – remoteTravelLess than 25%ProfessionProgram ManagementDisciplineTechnical Program ManagementRole typeIndividual ContributorEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewWe are looking for a Program Cost Engineer to join the Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) Team.Microsoft CO&I is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Global Project Controls (GPC) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world's largest online services.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.ResponsibilitiesBusiness Program Evaluation and Improvement: Conduct cost-benefit analyses to examine performance to value drivers (e.g., P&L, ROI); contribute to monthly business reviews and run rhythms regularly to identify what is and is not working and make improvements; collect and evaluate success criteria and performance metrics (OKRs/KPIs) and use scorecards and dashboards to monitor complex programs and identify risks, mitigation plans, and optimization opportunities.Business Program Excellence and Execution: Evangelize complex programs to stakeholders, partners, and customers; leverage data and performance metrics to demonstrate program value and business impact; define and execute landing and communication plans and lead the rhythm of business across teams (Design, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Technical Program Management).Business Program Management: Contribute to or lead a portfolio of projects including the project plan, timelines, milestones, financial management, performance metrics, and resource needs; communicate program status and risk and hold stakeholders accountable to schedule, risk mitigation plans, and processes.Business Program Planning and Design: Define and track success criteria and performance metrics; design compliant complex programs with cross-functional stakeholders; identify and scope opportunities to develop new programs and improve existing ones; perform program landscape research, forecasting, and trend analysis.• Embody our Culture and Values.QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product developmentOR equivalent experience.2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.Other RequirementsMicrosoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.   Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will...