Sr. Organizational Change Manager

MicrosoftRedmond, WashingtonOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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<b>Overview</b><br><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The Supply Chain Product Management (SCPM) organization within CSCP lies at the heart of the effort to build the next generation Cloud. We’re an innovative and collaborative team of product and program managers transforming Microsoft’s Cloud and Devices Supply Chains. We design and build industry-leading systems, tools, and processes, embedding AI end to end for cutting-edge supply chain solutions.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p><p> </p><br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br><p> </p><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Lead and coordinate cross-functional technical transformation and change initiatives, translating strategy into practical plans that support adoption.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Partner with engineering, product, business operations, User Acceptance Testing and Process/Lean teams to align requirements, validate solutions, and prepare teams for </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">change.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Incorporate user acceptance testing and stakeholder feedback into change plans, including communications, learning resources, readiness activities, and go-live recommendations.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Use Lean principles and other continuous-improvement practices to simplify processes, improve operational effectiveness, and establish sustainable ways of working.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Build alignment with leaders and stakeholders on priorities, scope, decisions, and desired outcomes while identifying and addressing potential risks.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Assess stakeholder and organizational readiness and develop approaches tailored to the needs of different audiences, helping people successfully understand and adopt change.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Develop meaningful measures of success and use telemetry, operational KPIs, and other relevant data to understand adoption and identify opportunities for improvement.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Use AI-enabled tools, including Copilot, where appropriate to analyze information, synthesize insights, and develop relevant content that supports readiness and adoption.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Promote responsible use of AI, combining data and AI-generated insights with operational expertise, context, and human judgment to support informed decision-making.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Create clear dashboards, updates, and insights for leaders and other stakeholders that communicate adoption progress, process performance, outcomes, and potential risks.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span>Manage multiple high-impact workstreams in an ambiguous, matrixed environment, escalating issues and driving timely outcomes.</span> </span></li></ul><br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Required Qualifications:</span></h4><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., planning, sourcing, logistics, fulfillment) and working across functions to deliver program outcomes OR Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., planning, sourcing, logistics, fulfillment) and working across functions to deliver program outcomes OR equivalent experience.</span></li></ul><h4> </h4><h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Other Requirements</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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:</span></p><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.</span></li></ul><h4> </h4><h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Preferred Qualifications:</span></h4><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering with 7+ years’ experience leading organizational transformation initiatives across diverse domains.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Demonstrated experience coordinating enterprise technology, supply chain, or similar large-scale implementations involving multiple teams or business units.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Knowledge of change management practices, including stakeholder readiness, adoption planning, communications, and approaches for identifying and addressing barriers to change.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Experience applying Lean Six Sigma or comparable continuous-improvement methodologies to simplify processes and improve workflows across interconnected teams or value chains.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Experience incorporating user acceptance testing (UAT) and other user feedback into process improvements, issue resolution, readiness assessments, and implementation planning.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Experience using operational data, including performance KPIs, adoption measures, or telemetry, to identify trends and support stakeholder decision-making.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Experience with Microsoft 365, Copilot, or comparable digital productivity and AI-enabled tools, with an interest in applying technology to support transformation and improve ways of working.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Familiarity with GitHub, GitHub CLI, or similar collaboration and workflow tools is a plus.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across teams and organizational boundaries, navigate ambiguity, and build alignment among stakeholders with different priorities.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Certifications in Prosci or CCMP, process fluency frameworks, program management.</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">#CSCP #CSCPJobs #CSCPhiring</span></p><p> </p> <br><br><p>Supply Chain 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. </p><p></p> <p>Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:<br><a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay">https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay</a></p><br><p>This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</p><br><hr><br><p>Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html"><b><u>requesting accommodations.</u></b></a></p>