Supply Chain Program Manager

Overview

Microsoft's Cloud business is expanding, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the hardware infrastructure underlying this growth including AI! CSCP's vision is to empower customers to achieve more by delivering Cloud and AI capabilities  mission is to deliver the world's computer with an industry-leading supply chain. The CSCP organization is responsible for traditional supply chain functions such as plan, source, make, deliver, but also manages supportability (spares), sustainability, and decommissioning of datacenter assets worldwide.

We deliver the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, One Drive and the Microsoft Azure platform for external customers. Our infrastructure is supported by more than 300 datacenters around the world that enable services for more than 1 billion customers in over 90 countries.

The Cloud Sourcing, Security and Sustainability (CS3) organization within CSCP manages sourcing, strategy, and suppliers to provide cost, flexibility, and supply advantages that enable our org to become a world-class supply chain. Well-defined and executed sourcing and supply chain management ensures reliable, on-time performance and optimized cost, prevents urgent and unplanned investments, and provides accurate and timely information across the supply base and internally across the infrastructure organization.

Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

* Leads exploration of emerging AI solutions to identify business pain points, design and implement scalable solutions, and drive adoption by upskilling teams on the latest tools and capabilities.

* Define and drive capability roadmap aligned to supply chain priorities (including custom silicon, planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and supplier management).

* Lead end-to-end program execution, including scope definition, schedule management, and risk mitigation.

* Partner with engineering and platform teams to define and deliver scalable solutions that meet business requirements.

* Orchestrate cross-functional stakeholders (operations, finance, suppliers, engineering) to ensure alignment and delivery.

* Manage program lifecycle including requirements definition, design validation, execution, and ongoing performance monitoring.

* Track key results and operational metrics; communicate progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

* Drive adoption and change management for new tools, processes, and capabilities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., planning, sourcing, logistics, fulfillment) and working across functions to deliver program outcomes OR Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., planning, sourcing, logistics, fulfillment) and working across functions to deliver program outcomes 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:

* Experience in cloud, hardware, or large-scale supply chain environments.

* Familiarity with supply chain processes (plan, source, make,…