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Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation is seeking a Business Process Manager, to support the global Energy and Renewable Energy Team. You will play an integral role in developing the processes and tools necessary to streamline our global operations.
In this role you will bring your ability to develop industry-leading solutions that combine knowledge of business process flow, financial compliance and regulations, and attention to detail to support the business operations of Microsoft Global Energy Team. You will be expected to work with Energy Team members to maintain compliance with Microsoft’s contract routing and budget management practices. You will have end-to-end governance across business functions, and will be expected to maintain documentation for flow, controls, underlying systems, and requirements as needed.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Responsibilities
- Processes or supports stakeholder procurement requests for purchasing categories via engagement and/or leveraging workflow process or technology, where applicable in support of product and service requirements with minimal guidance. Escalates the resolution of pricing issues to senior sourcing personnel.
- Executes contracts and complies with established control processes as directed within an assigned purchasing category. Identifies risks and roadblocks to contract execution, monitors the impact of change orders, and escalates their resolution cross-functionally or to senior sourcing personnel as needed.
- Supports business engagements for low-risk and/or well-defined business areas or purchasing categories with cross-functional leadership, including product design, quality, and business teams, to advise on supply solutions and strategies, business requirements, and priorities with minimal guidance.
- Collaborates with suppliers and performs active care as directed, to assist them through on-boarding. Serves as a contact point between a supplier and Microsoft for a set of well-defined accounts within the same purchasing category.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 5+ years experience (including internships) in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations
- OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 4+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations
- OR equivalent experience.
- 1+ year of experience working with procurement, finance, or operations in an enterprise setting.
- 1+ year of experience working with data centers, renewable energy, utilities, or Data Center Energy + Sustainability.
Other Requirements:
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:
Analytical capabilities to support review of contracts, SOWs, and OpEx/CapEx forecasting and budget- Entrepreneurial, self-directed spirit
- Track record of project execution
- Capable of adapting to ambiguous environments with cross-group collaboration and problem-solving abilities
Sourcing and Category Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $91,800 - $178,800 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 $117,900 - $195,000 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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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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