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The Azure Storage Media & Edge (ASME) team is looking for a highly talented Business Operations Program Manager with strong analytical skills responsible for driving change in a dynamic startup like environment. The role will be based in Pittsburgh, PA and will support the ASME supply chain for edge hardware appliances.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:
The Business Operations PM is responsible for developing and monitoring the effectiveness of the global edge hardware appliance supply chain with respect to service, costs, and investment.
Develops, integrates and executes the supply chain strategy and plans in support of the business goals provided by the ASME product teams
Establishes supply chain performance targets and evaluates actual performance against established targets
Develops and executes appropriate plans to ensure performance targets are achieved
Develops cost effective contingency plans to mitigate risk to the supply chain
Work with Customer Operations groups to ensure customer requirements are consistently met
Work closely with Product groups on volume forecasts and associated inventory and capacity requirements
Collaborate with broader Microsoft supply chain organization to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
2-6 years of related experience
Experience with modeling and forecasting
Demonstrated leadership skills and capabilities in diverse and highly complex environments including both team and individual based environments
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA preferred
Excellent communication skills and ability to build solid relationships with individuals at all levels, in multiple and business functions, both internally and externally
Ability to simplify complex situations; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be able to multi-task and project manage many tasks simultaneously. Ability to work under continual deadline constraints.
Strong project and process management with proven ability for planning, scheduling & coordinating
Proven ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems by applying knowledge and judgment to identify approach and methods
Some travel required
Cloud Background check: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.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form at https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/accommodationrequest .Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.