Strategic Cost Program Manager – Construction

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Our Opportunity Summary: 

The Global Procurement team is an integral engine to Micron’s growth, delivering best-in-class total cost and supply chain resiliency through innovative predictive capabilities, risk analysis and a focus on sustainability and diversity. Our business goals are directly tied to the value we place on our team members – our greatest asset. We invest in our people through a skills-based learning and development model to create clear career pathways for development and career growth. We also strive to create an engaging and inclusive culture through building camaraderie and celebrating the different perspectives of all our distributed team members. Join us and discover why Micron’s Global Procurement team is the preferred destination to ignite your talent!

You will be responsible for driving and implementing cross-functional cost objectives and plans to achieve project cost targets aligning with strategic objectives. You will work with a team of category analysts and customers across Micron’s global site, working collaboratively to ensure Micron meets current profitability objectives and achieves future cost-down aspirations. You will collaborate with various sourcing and engineering teams, finance, site leaders and other collaborators. You will standardize cost analysis practices and reporting used to set project cost objectives and targets. You will also establish cost savings methodologies and frameworks to integrate into business practices. You will drive key internal metrics, evaluate construction market conditions, trends, supply & demand challenges, and other pertinent construction dynamics. 

What’s Encouraged Daily: 

As a Strategic Cost Program Manager – Construction at Micron Technology, your key responsibilities will be as follow:

• Cost Objectives and Planning: Develop and handle comprehensive cost control strategies for construction projects to achieve overall construction project cost targets. 
• Performance Tracking: Drive program metrics and develop key indicators and objectives to measure and monitor cost performance.
• Executive Reporting: Regularly report out on project status, lead risks, and implement solutions to implementation.
• Cross-Functional Project Collaboration: Lead engagement with cross-functional teams to identify project cost opportunities that enhance competitiveness and ensure successful project execution. Facilitate conceptualisation and evaluation sessions across different functions
• Framework Development: Create and implement a framework for continuous improvement in construction cost analysis, ensuring driven cost negotiations for Procurement Category teams. 
• Trend Analysis: Identify and analyze any cost irregularities and trends.
• Relationship Building: Champion strong relationships with team members across the company (e.g., Procurement, Facilities Construction, Finance, Operations) to ensure overall project success. 
• Data Collaboration Partnering: Work with business analytics and smart manufacturing teams to develop tools for maintaining, tracking, and reporting key cost data to drive decision-making.
• Provide Insights: Offer insights on procurement cost-related aspects, including systems, processes, competitiveness benchmarking, and opportunities. 
• Change management: Implement organizational change management methods and tools to increase the speed of adoption and bring together project or program return of investment.
• Critical thinking: Ability to exercise judgment and adapt accordingly to encourage and persuade others to adopt the change required for a successful implementation of the program.

What Sets You Apart: 

• Is highly skilled in analytical thinking and problem solving skills with attention to detail. 
• Demonstrates strong communication, influencing team members and senior leaders. 
• Accepts a positive demeanor for collaborating across different global regions and cultures. 
• Is agile in adopting new methods and tools for continuous improvement. 
• Thrives in a global, fast-paced, and dynamic environment. 

How To Qualify: 

• Minimum 5+ years of validated experience in program management, cost management, cost controls,  business analytics, particularly in Semiconductor / Cleanroom / Hospital / Pharmaceutical-related projects
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations or a related field
• PMP, Scrum Master or related Project Management certifications preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, data analysis, and experience with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, incorporating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and benchmarking concepts.
• Excellent communication, consulting, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a global and complementary team environment

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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