New Product Introduction Program Manager

Overview

Microsoft's Cloud business is experiencing explosive growth, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the infrastructure underlying this growth. Our mission is to deliver the world's computer with an industry-leading supply chain. CSCP is responsible for strategic sourcing, customer demand forecasting, capacity planning and management, supply chain planning and execution, capacity provisioning, and decommissioning and dispositioning of datacenter assets worldwide.

We are looking for a New Product Introduction (NPI) Material Program Manager (MPM) to join our team. This position will be responsible for managing long lead materials such as Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBAs), CPUs, cables and Networking components. Microsoft NPI MPMs work across our Engineering, Sourcing and Operations teams to ensure new products are released on time. We also help Manufacturing partners meet schedules for pilots and make sure elements are in place to ensure a successful transition to full production. Key activities include capturing pilot requirements and working directly with our Manufacturing partners to ensure materials, tooling and test fixtures meet the schedule. Also, as part of our growth path, this position's focus will include process definition and improvement. This is a great opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in the Cloud industry and play a key role in product development.

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Responsibilities

As an NPI Material Program Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Meet regularly with assigned suppliers to review forecasts, capture supply commitments and publish internally.
• Coordinate internally with Engineering, Sourcing and Capacity Planning to ensure new products are properly forecasted.
• Manage metrics including days of supply, E&O, shortages within lead time and inventory exposure at each supplier to improve performance.
• Support the transition from pilot to growth to assure elements like Bill of Materials (BOMs), and forecasts are in place to drive long lead materials.
• Develop risk analysis to compare pre-positioning of inventory against design change possibilities to reduce liability and assure supply.
• Perform scenario analysis to understand impact of component shortages and demand changes to our overall supply plan.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and work with cross functional teams to improve tools and process to better meet our global demands.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field AND 4+ years experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, program management, hardware development, or consumer electronics
  • OR equivalent experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations or a related area.

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 Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Broad knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes (PCBAs) and logistics
• Direct experience in electronics assembly and new product introductions
• Deep understanding of Supply Planning elements, tools, and process
• Proven track-record in delivering change, process improvement, and lean manufacturing solutions Experience with BOMs and engineering elements needed for production
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications, focus on Excel
• Experience with Power BI and SQL

NPI Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $145,800 - $238,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

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