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Responsibilities
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field AND 6+ years of experience in program management, process management, supplier operations, outsourced delivery, business operations, governance, or related experience
- OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field AND 4+ years of experience in program management, process management, supplier operations, outsourced delivery, business operations, governance, or related experience
- OR equivalent experience
Proven ability to independently lead complex, cross-functional programs end-to-end in a highly matrixed environment, driving trade-off decisions, stakeholder accountability, and measurable business outcomes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business judgment skills with the ability to translate ambiguity into clear execution plans and operational outcomes.
Experience with supplier operations, outsourced delivery, governance, risk management, compliance, budgeting, or performance management, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, drive accountability, and make data-driven decisions.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field AND 10+ years of experience in program management, process management, supplier operations, outsourced delivery, business operations, governance, or related experience
- OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field AND 8+ years of experience in program management, process management, supplier operations, outsourced delivery, business operations, governance, or related experience
Experience leading supplier transitions, vendor operations, BPO/outsourced delivery, or large-scale operational transformation programs.
Familiarity with supplier governance models, intake prioritization, commercial controls, compliance requirements, and performance management frameworks, including execution of scalable operating models and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience working across Procurement, Finance, Compliance, Operations, and business stakeholders in a global or highly matrixed environment, with the ability to create executive-ready business reviews, dashboards, scorecards, and decision narratives.
Experience with process optimization, automation, AI-enabled operations, operating model design, and/or Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Business Process Management Professional (BPMP), or Change Management (e.g., Prosci) certifications.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field AND 6+ years experience OR Master's degree AND 4+ years experience OR equivalent experience
- Proven ability to independently lead complex, cross-functional programs end-to-end in a highly matrixed environment, driving trade-off decisions, stakeholder accountability, and measurable business outcomes
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business judgment skills with ability to translate ambiguity into clear execution plans and operational outcomes
- Experience with supplier operations, outsourced delivery, governance, risk management, compliance, budgeting, or performance management, and ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive accountability
- 10+ years experience (Bachelor's) or 8+ years (Master's) in program management, process management, supplier operations, or related experience
- Experience leading supplier transitions, vendor operations, BPO/outsourced delivery, or large-scale operational transformation programs
- Familiarity with supplier governance models, intake prioritization, commercial controls, compliance requirements, and performance management frameworks
- Experience creating executive-ready business reviews, dashboards, scorecards, and decision narratives; working across Procurement, Finance, Compliance, and business stakeholders
- Experience with process optimization, automation, AI-enabled operations, operating model design, and/or Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, BPMP, or Change Management (Prosci) certifications
Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Microsoft and has not been reviewed or approved by Microsoft.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is presented as broadly competitive overall, with clear role/level/location variation and an emphasis on using posted ranges and band information for apples-to-apples comparisons.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
Microsoft Insights
What We Do
At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is grounded in both the world in which we live and the future we strive to create. Today, we live in a mobile-first, cloud-first world, and the transformation we are driving across our businesses is designed to enable Microsoft and our customers to thrive in this world.
