Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
- OR equivalent experience.
- 4+years of experienceindeveloping/implementingsupply chainsolutions fordemand forecasting, capacity planning, operationsmanagement, and business planning
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:
- technical program managementcapabilitiesand hands-on experience with building iterative tools for process optimization
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; ability to effectively coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders, resolve problems, and seek practical solutions
- Proven analytical skills and knowledge in root cause analysis/problem solving and the ability to implement and drive corrective actions and efficiencies in a matrix environment
- Advanced Data Modeling & Forecasting Analytics – Ability to build and refine models (using SQL, Python, or R) that simulate capacity demand scenarios,quantify forecasterror, andprovideactionable insights to improve planning accuracy.
- Process Automation & Systems Integration – Proficiency in designing and implementing automation pipelines (e.g., Power BI) that integrate signals across S&OP and S&OE horizons, enabling real-time risk detection, variance tracking, and decision-making at scale.
- Demand forecasting or supply chain planning in Cloud and/or high-tech hardware supply chain
- Experience leading cross-functional processes / programs with key stakeholders, e.g., Product, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Supply Planning
- Hands-on leadership experience moving fluidly from long-term strategy to day-to-day tactical implementation
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to lead in ambiguous situations and deal effectively with conflicting priorities and changes
- Ability to get the best out of others
- Proficient in business presentation tools (e.g., word, power point, excel); able to generate and/or mentor others to produce high-quality outputs
- Proficiencyin Enterprise Planning systems (such as SAP, Oracle, E2Open, etc.) and business intelligence engines (SQL, Power BI, Power Pivot, Tableau, etc.)
- MS or MBA degree
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 3, 2025.