Amazon
Job title:
Global Cost Control and Compliance Program Manager, Acquisition & Construction-Var
Company
Amazon
Job description
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a Global Cost Control and Compliance Program Manager to oversee and optimize our organization’s financial processes on a global scale. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing cost control strategies while ensuring strict adherence to compliance standards across all business units.
Key job responsibilities
1. Develop and implement global cost control strategies to optimize operational efficiency and minimize expenses.
2. Oversee budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
3. Establish and maintain a robust compliance program, ensuring adherence to international and local regulations.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
5. Conduct regular audits to assess compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
6. Develop and deliver training programs to enhance awareness and understanding of cost control and compliance measures.
7. Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
8. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to address compliance concerns and implement corrective actions.
9. Prepare and present comprehensive reports to senior management on cost control and compliance program effectiveness.
10. Stay abreast of global financial regulations, industry best practices, and emerging trends to ensure the organization remains compliant and competitive.
11. Develop and deliver data driven tools to streamline and automate program cost processes, cost reporting, and cost risks.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain – and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating – that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Dublin, D, IRL
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in BI, finance, engineering, statistics, computer science, mathematics, finance or equivalent quantitative field.
- 5+ years of program or project management experience delivering cross functional projects experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel (macros, pivots, lookups) at an advanced level and data mining, data management, reporting, and SQL queries and understanding of database systems, data visualization tools including Tableau/QuickSight/PowerBI, with intermediate level knowledge of VBA
- Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
- Working knowledge of the construction process, construction estimating/accounting, different procurement methods, value management and value engineering, leveraging cost references/standards (RS Means, Uniformat, CSI Masterformat) and statistical data providers (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, material commodities)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA, or Master’s degree, Project and/or portfolio management accreditation, such as PMP, Prince2
- Intermediate level knowledge of Python and Procore software
- Proven capability working with, presenting to, and influencing senior executives
- Proficient in obtaining, organizing, auditing, and analyzing construction cost data to make fact-based decisions, drive root cause analysis, and evaluate outcome
- Proven problem-solving skills, project management skills, attention to detail, ability to influence others, and exceptional organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate and motivate cross functional teams
- Demonstrated ability as self-starter to work independently while dealing with high levels of ambiguity, incomplete data, organization complexity, and trade-off requirements
- Facilitation experience at all levels of the organization with both large and small audiences to identify improvement opportunities, manage risk, and resolve conflict
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT – 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial +44 800 086 9884 (tel:+448000869884). If calling from Ireland, please dial +353 1800 851 489 (tel:+3531800851489).
Expected salary
Location
Dublin
Job date
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:31:22 GMT
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