Senior Business Strategy Manager

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

79d • $106,400 - $203,600

About The Position

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 at scale. Our 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, OneDrive 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. We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Strategy Manager to join our team. 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.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 3+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in high-tech Supply Chain or Sourcing.
• 2+ years of experience in Management Consulting, Supply Chain Strategy or Corporate Strategy.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in high-tech Supply Chain or Sourcing.
• 2+ years of experience in Management Consulting, Supply Chain Strategy or Corporate Strategy.
• Experience in leading strategy projects involving cross functional teams.
• MBA or Master's degree in Supply Chain is a plus.
• Experience in owning exec-level communications.
• Demonstrated capability in driving analysis, problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Passionate not only in defining strategic agenda, but also in driving execution and delivering results.
• Ability to influence and build lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis, synthesize findings, develop recommendations to drive supply chain strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive implementation of strategic projects: from defining plan, monitoring progress, tracking KPI to delivering result and institutionalize.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Sourcing and Engineering teams to ensure supply chain resiliency is built-in at product launch, with diversified supply base and geography.
• Lead communications with exec and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment, ensure execution and report progress.
• Engage with cross functional teams on Supply chain and Sourcing related initiatives, e.g., Sustainability, government policy.
• Serve as trusted advisor and support other Supply Chain and Sourcing teams on fact-based analysis and communication material development.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree