Technical Solution Manager- Cloud Supply Chain Sustainability

$115,000 - $200,300/Yr

Microsoft - Redmond, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Redmond, WA

5,001-10,000 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Technical Solution Manager for Cloud Supply Chain Sustainability at Microsoft plays a pivotal role in driving the company's sustainability initiatives within its cloud supply chain operations. This position focuses on engaging suppliers to align with Microsoft's environmental goals, ensuring that sustainability is integrated throughout the product lifecycle. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including data scientists and engineers, to enhance supplier capabilities and meet climate commitments.

Responsibilities

• Bring carbon accounting experience with a deep understanding of GhG Protocol, Environmentally Extended Input Output (EEIO) models, and methodologies.
• Manage cadence of internal and external supplier engagement program to enable suppliers to meet Microsoft's ambitious environmental goal.
• Develop content for 1-1 supplier ongoing meetings and ensure supplier data and security is maintained.
• Drive initiatives working with data scientists, engineering, sourcing, legal, and other groups to improve data quality.
• Manage ongoing internal/external emissions approval process to ensure stakeholders are aligned on performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Microsoft supply chain teams to align commitments and realize cross-program synergies and impacts.
• Drive initiative to integrate Supplier Engagement program deeply into key stakeholder's tools and processes.
• Participate in internal and external audits as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in Engineering, Operations, Project Management, or Programming OR Master's Degree in a related field AND 4+ years experience in the same OR equivalent experience.
• 5+ years working in a professional corporate environment with executive level presentation skills.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of sustainability methodologies including GhG Protocol, EEIO models, and process-based life cycle assessments.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts simply and technical process documentation experience.
• Demonstrable program management skills, including ability to direct multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communication skills, with a track record of working with senior leadership in a business to business context.
• Ability to navigate and achieve positive outcomes in an ambiguous context.
• Ability to think strategically while completing day-to-day execution.
• 10+ years' technical and analytical experience in the context of corporate sustainability, supply chains and sustainability.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development
• Tuition reimbursement