EMEA Sub Regional Risk Analysts

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (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.

The Risk Analyst will be responsible for overseeing and managing the sub regional risk profile associated with the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) portfolio within the Project Controls (PC) functional group. This role involves implementing risk management procedures, conducting project risk assessments, cost and schedule risk analysis, monitoring and reporting on programme risk performance. This role requires close collaboration with a diverse group of stakeholders including engineers, construction project managers, procurement teams, planners, estimators, cost analysts, and contractors to ensure effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of construction project risk management and thrive in a blended corporate and construction team environment. 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND Indepth experience in Risk Management, Engineering, Project Management, Consulting, or Business Analysis in the oil and gas, mining, public infrastructure, nuclear, or energy industries
  • OR experience in Risk Management, Engineering, Project Management, Consulting, or Business Analysis in oil and gas, mining, public infrastructure, nuclear, or energy industries
  • OR equivalent experience
• Experience with tools such as Safran, Omega Risk/ 365, @RISK, Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA), Acumen for risk simulation tools, or similar platforms for quantitative risk analysis
• Working experience of quantitative models of cost and schedule
• Experience overseeing the risk management programs of concurrent multiple projects

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Membership with a relevant risk domain area association including: Project Management Institute (PMP, RMP); American Association Cost Engineers (PRMP, DRMP), RICS full membership (MRICS or FRICS) or equivalent

Core Responsibilities:

Coordination

• Attends and advises during scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings.
• Lead risk planning activities for projects, including scheduling and coordinating workshops with stakeholders and developing appropriate risk treatment plans.
• Contributes to fostering a knowledge sharing culture by actively participating in the risk knowledge networks and collaborative forums.
• Assists in the review of risk governance to ensure a particular risk area is receiving the appropriate amount of attention with minimal guidance. Identifies and escalates any concerns related to risks being monitored.

Technical Acumen

• Analyze project schedules, costs, and engineering documentation to identify potential risks and gaps.
• Knowledge of statistical methods (e.g., probability distributions, correlation analysis) for assessing uncertainty in cost and schedule forecasts.
• Application of Monte Carlo simulations to predict project outcomes under uncertainty.
• Ability to integrate cost and schedule data to perform risk modeling and identify potential impacts on project baselines.
• Use technical insights to identify causes of risks and recommend solutions to project teams.

Change Management

• Promote a culture of risk management and governance by educating teams on new processes and driving adherence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Risk Assessment, Treatment and Control

• Execute the risk management lifecycle, including data collection, analytics, and workshop facilitation, to identify and evaluate project risks.
• Maintain and update the risk register, ensuring risks, mitigation actions, and trigger events are accurately documented and regularly reviewed.
• Develop and implement mitigation plans in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring accountability and progress tracking.
• Periodically re-evaluate risks and opportunities to assess relevance, priority, and the effectiveness of treatment plans.

Risk Governance and Compliance

• Present risk assessment findings to stakeholders, ensuring awareness, gaining approval, and driving informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with accountability owners to ensure alignment on mitigation plans and track their execution.
• Partner with internal teams to communicate updated risk processes, enhancing adherence to governance standards.

Data Analytics and Risk Insights

• Gather and analyze datasets to support risk modeling, ensuring the availability of accurate and relevant data.
• Build and sustain analytical models to provide insights into risk prioritization, root causes, and mitigation strategies.
• Integrate quantitative risk analysis results into portfolio-level reporting for visibility across projects and regions.

Issue Management

• Identify and prioritize issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop and implement resolution/recovery plans, ensuring alignment with timelines and project goals.
• Proactive communication with stakeholders, escalation of critical issues, and continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancements to prevent and mitigate project disruptions effectively.
• Assists with the monitoring of vendor and/or contractor performance, ensuring compliance with QRA process and reporting.
• Review vendor performance relative to risk, cost and schedule models (with cost and schedule management team) and clarifies those reports in presentations to the delivery and executive teams.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Industry leading healthcare

Educational resources

Discounts on products and services

Savings and investments

Maternity and paternity leave

Generous time away

Giving programs

Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.