Microsoft Supply Chain Traceability Program Manager 

United States, Washington 

34998110

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering AND 4 + years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain or Engineering
  • OR Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field AND 3+ years experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Project Management, or Digital Transformation
  • OR equivalent experience
• 4+ years experience in Supply Chain Development, Execution and Experience leading process and system transformation

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

• Agile Project Management
• Lean Black Belt certification PROSCI Change Management certification
• Supplier User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and process, tool, system onboarding/deployment
• Proven track record of cultivating trusted partnerships, fostering collaboration across teams, coordinating multiple timeline and time zones, and successfully managing complex, cross-disciplinary projects
• History of developing trusted partnerships, collaborating across teams, coordinating multiple timelines, and managing complex, cross discipline projects
• Possess functional expertise and hands-on experience in supply chain management, encompassing sourcing, planning, and execution processes
• Familiarity with prevalent industry methodologies, processes, and tools utilized in business roadmap management, ROI (Return On Investment) realization, and OKR (Objectives and Key Results) development
• Possess executive-level communication skills, capable of simplifying complex information for clear understanding
• Demonstrate business and finance acumen, with the ability to think strategize strategically
• Demonstrate proficiency in communication, interpersonal relations, and presentation skills
• Capable of distilling complex concepts into engaging content accessible to diverse audiences
• Demonstrate adept critical thinking skills and the capacity to navigate and resolve ambiguous situations effectively

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Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 18, 2024.

• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to effectively program manage initiatives, ensuring efficiency and optimization throughout the process.
• Cultivate relationships, build consensus, collaborate across teams, coordinate multiple timelines, and manage complex, cross discipline projects, address roadblocks, and deliver sustainable solutions
• Oversee projects from conception to implementation, including the development of business requirements, process mapping, user acceptance testing, and deployment.
• Develop and drive the future state capabilities and systems roadmap, clearly articulating the business impact and success metrics associated with each initiative.
• Ensure readiness and preparedness for process, tools, and system changes among our people, suppliers, and partners.
• Define and facilitate data policies, processes, and governance to ensure the integrity and reliability of sourcing information.
• Benchmark industry practices, gather outside-in perspectives and market intelligence, and apply insights to improve Microsoft Cloud Supply Chain operations.
• Develop and present business case justifications for capital, program resources, and technology investments, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Define a robust project governance framework, encompassing portfolio planning, prioritization, and risk management to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor and report on the performance of initiatives, including key metrics and KPIs, to track progress and ensure accountability.

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