Project Costing Analyst
 Microsoft | |
remote work
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 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 04, 2024 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Project Costing Analyst on the project requirements and analysis team, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ. 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.
ResponsibilitiesCost Analysis: Evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO) for projects including bill of materials, including hardware, software, energy, and staffing. ROI (Return on Investment) Modeling: Develop financial models to assess ROI for data center projects and forecast scenarios for expansion, retrofits, and upgrades. Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities and collaborate with procurement Stakeholder Collaboration: Present cost analysis and ROI findings to leadership. Strategic thinking into headcount and resource planning to maximize engineering investments through industry intelligence and benchmarking. Embody our culture and values. | |