PMO Consultant

Job Title: Global Benchmarking and Supplier Sourcing Programme Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Programme Manager will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a global benchmarking database for Microsoft and its partners to use for all capital projects. The Programme Manager will also be responsible for analysing and identifying trends to support Microsoft procurement in maximizing their purchasing power globally. The PM lead will be expected to work with team members and stakeholders across multiple times zones. While it is the aim to keep within the working hours of the individuals timezone for the most part, the successful candidate will be required to join conference calls to enable collaboration with colleagues in the US, EMEA and APAC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Advise the wider MS GWS team on best practice cost management.

Strategise and plan the creation and implementation of a Microsoft capital project global benchmarking tool.

Create, manage and maintain global benchmarking database.

Review project cost datasets to realign costs with the MS work breakdown structure.

Analyse MS bencharking data, provide insights and recommendations

Review and analyse project procurement plans, cost plans and closeout reports from all capital projects. Identify and present sourcing opportunities to MS procurement.

Connect regularly with T1 project teams to verify project procurement, cost and closeout data as it pertains to the global benchmarking database and sourcing opportunities.

Interface and collaborate with MS partners including but not limited to (project consultants, IT, AV, security).

Regular interface with PGMO PM & TM leads.

Regular interface with GWS Project and transactions lead

Regular interface with regional MS procurement.

Support MS procurement with bundle procurement activities and opportunities.

Support the PGMO Furniture and Flooring programme manager with F&F procurement, particularly as it relates to bundle procurement. The Programme manager will support with the procurement strategy as well as the analysis and review of RFP responses from prospective vendors.

Promote efficient and consistent client communication.

Perform duties in line with the Statement of Work for Integrator Services/Master Services Agreement.

Collect evidence of achievements and report on KPIs.

Develop and operationalize innovations and improvement measures to contribute to the overall PGMO.

Proportional input to the over-arching savings target for the Account. Other ad hoc duties as required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS include the following:

Highly accountable.

Data analytics

Strong financial acumen

Strong excel skills

Strong communication skills.

Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Leadership capabilities.

Client relationship management skills.

Cost management and reporting

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Degree in relevant subject.

Significant experience within cost management / quantity surveying for construction projects

Some experience interfacing with procurement teams

Experience of capital project forecasting

Corporate occupier experience.

Previous experience of working within Global account with a US based/led team.

Experience from within a client organization; either as an employee or secondee.

International work experience in EMEA/APAC/Americas (not essential)

Experience or involvement on complex construction projects

Understanding of real estate service lines, including transaction management, project management and facilities management

Understanding of real estate support functions, including Sourcing, Finance, HR and Technology.