Sr. Strategic Category Analyst II

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.
Role Scope
This role is focused on construction and capital project cost analysis, specifically related to semiconductor manufacturing facilities and cleanroom environments.
This is a specialized role with a focus on construction and engineering project cost management rather than traditional finance, accounting, or audit functions. Candidates with relevant project-based cost experience will be best positioned to succeed in this role
Key Responsibilities
Cost Objectives & Planning

• Develop and implement construction cost objectives and cost control plans to achieve overall capital project cost targets.
• Support long-range planning and capital forecasting for large-scale construction programs.

Construction Cost & Data Analysis

• Analyze construction cost data using internal and external sources to provide insights for decision-makers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across labor, materials, equipment, contracts, escalation, and risk, and deliver actionable recommendations aligned to strategic objectives.

Performance Tracking & Controls

• Monitor and report cost performance across projects and critical cost elements.
• Track variances, risks, and opportunities at both project-level and portfolio-level.

Customer Alignment & Data Integrity

• Ensure stakeholders have a clear understanding of cost tracking, controls, and reporting mechanisms.
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy, integrity, accessibility, and governance.

Accountability & Goal Reinforcement

• Hold workstreams accountable for meeting cost targets, milestones, and deadlines.
• Reinforce disciplined cost management behaviors across project teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Procurement, Facilities Construction, Finance, Operations, and Engineering to identify and execute cost optimization opportunities.
• Facilitate cross-functional ideation, evaluation, and problem-solving sessions to enhance competitiveness and project outcomes.

Framework & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement a standardized framework for construction cost analysis and continuous improvement.
• Enable competitive cost negotiations and strategic decision-making for Procurement Category teams.

Trend Analysis & Benchmarking

• Identify and analyze cost trends, irregularities, and systemic risks.
• Lead external market intelligence, benchmarking, and comparative cost studies to support fact-based decisions.

Supplier & Market Insights

• Collect and analyze financial and commercial data across the construction supply chain.
• Provide guidance on cost drivers, market dynamics, and supplier financial health.

Data & Digital Collaboration

• Collaborate with Business Analytics and Smart Manufacturing teams to develop tools and dashboards for cost tracking, reporting, and decision support.

Executive Engagement

• Surface critical issues, risks, achievements, and barriers to leadership and executive forums as required.
• Prepare concise, data-driven narratives for executive reviews.

Who You Are

• Highly skilled in analytical thinking and structured problem-solving, with strong attention to detail
• A confident communicator who can influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders
• Comfortable collaborating across global regions and cultures
• Agile and proactive in adopting new tools, methods, and continuous improvement practices
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, global environment

Must-Have Experience

• Hands-on experience in construction project cost control, quantity surveying, or capital project cost management
• Experience supporting large-scale construction or infrastructure projects (e.g., semiconductor fabs, cleanrooms, industrial facilities)
• Strong capability in analyzing construction cost structures including labor, materials, equipment, contracts, escalation, and risk

Requirements

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in construction cost management, cost controls, quantity surveying, or capital project analytics, preferably within semiconductor or cleanroom environments
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Experience with mega-capital projects, including construction, infrastructure procurement, and/or project controls
• Solid understanding of construction delivery models and contracting methods (GMP, lump sum, unit price, time & materials, etc.)
• Strong proficiency in data management, analysis, and reporting tools:
  Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Tableau, SQL, Power BI, SharePoint
• Experience with procurement systems such as SAP, Scout, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations

About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all . With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities - from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
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