"Alerted.org

Are you passionate about being a part of a high performing global team that values collaboration, process excellence and innovation? Do you want to help guide our vision that unlocks supplier compliance, sustainability, and business value by driving efficiency, at scale & at pace, across our Microsoft’s Indirect Supply Chain? If the answer is yes, then please apply to this opportunity:

The Responsible Procurement and Compliance (RP&C) team within Microsoft are experts in risk governance, supply chain due diligence, supplier sustainability and inclusive buying, data privacy, security, and Responsible AI. We leverage digital technologies and data-driven insights to enable compliance by design through our procurement solutions and supplier engagements; while also influencing business decisions. We are:

+ People Focused – The needs, well-being, and growth of the team is a priority.

+ Tomorrow-minded – We focus on innovation and scalability to drive business outcomes.

+ Data & Impact Driven – Decisions and actions are based on data insights that drive impact for our business, customers, and society.

+ Customer Obsessed – Our customer is at the center of all business decisions and actions.

+ Curious – Passionate for learning and open to taking risks & failing fast.

As the Responsible Procurement & Compliance Group Program Manager, Process Excellence, you will drive process excellence, innovation in Ai automation, data governance and program management across our RP&C team while coordinating with broader stakeholder teams. You will play a critical role in ensuring our processes are optimized for maximum value for our stakeholders and the program management of initiatives that are instrumental in assisting the organization achieve its goals.

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.

Responsibilities

+ **Design and implement scalable tools and methodologies** -including Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma- to drive continuous improvement across security, risk management, AI integration, and service quality—ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and measurable outcomes.

+ **Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives** by setting benchmarks, monitoring performance, and driving progress toward targets that deliver measurable operational excellence

+ **Collaborate with business and technical leaders** to deploy process innovations, tooling enhancements, and system integrations that streamline operations and elevate service delivery.

+ **Champion data governance and insight-driven decision-making** , leveraging methodologies like Kaizen to identify root causes, optimize processes, and embed a culture of operational excellence.

+ **Simplify complex systems using a strategic, systems-thinking approach** , and communicate insights and recommendations clearly to executive stakeholders.

+ **Drive change management and maintain process documentation** , ensuring improvements are adopted, sustained, and aligned with business objectives.

+ **Support team operations and key initiatives** , promoting a culture of continuous improvement and proactively identifying opportunities to deliver impactful results

+ **Demonstrate a self-starter mindset** by proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, taking initiative, and delivering impactful results with minimal supervision.

+ Embody our culture and values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ 2+ years experience with Lean Management Tools: Value Stream Mapping, Business Process Management Professional, Change Management (e.g., Prosci), Six Sigma, and/or Agile certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement

+ OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 12+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ 8+ years PMP, experience with process execution and impact management, or related experience (e.g., data analytics.)

+ Proven ability to turn data insights into recommended action, executive communication/presentation experience

Business Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 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 $148,400 - $222,600 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 1, 2025.

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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .