Microsoft Program Manager Life Cycle Planning 

United States, Washington 

755920104

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Technology (IT), Business, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Data Science, or related field AND 4+ years supply chain, inventory management or sales operations experience, preferably in planning (demand/supply/forecasting), cloud industry experience, infrastructure, data science, and/or channel management experience

  • OR equivalent experience.

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:

• Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related equivalent field.
• Deep understanding of network infrastructure and planning.
• Direct experience with networking hardware: edge, optical and data center.
• Knowledge or demonstrated experience in supply chain planning processes and planning system architecture.
• Leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams on complex projects with many variables; Proven track record in delivering change, process improvement.
• Personal Attributes: Proven problem-solving skills, project management skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills; Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams.
• Generating clarity: This is one of the most important aspects of what we do. Our job is to align everyone on the same plan and keep them there. This requires constant communication and diligence to squash any ambiguity; Able to simplify and summarize complex concepts to engage with broader audience.
• Proficient at creating and analyzing business information and defining key business results/metrics with a proficiency in data tools such as Excel, SQL and PowerBI.

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 August 19, 2024.

• Hardware planning for network technology transitions, design changes including Edge, Optical and Data Center devices.
• Meeting regularly with cross functional teams to define strategic initiatives to ensure network hardware transitions are identified and communicated with in a 12-18 month process.
• Identify inventory gaps and risks while working with Engineering, Supply Chain and Capacity Planning teams on the timing and availability of product transitions to plan for platform end of life and ramp of new platforms.
• Continuous collaboration with v-teams to track progress of projects for on-time completion and drive process improvements.
• Build beneficial relationships with partners and engineering groups internal to Microsoft.
• Monthly reporting of key performance indicators for the product transitions.

• Other:

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