Microsoft

Senior Manager of Cloud Logistics

Microsoft • $116K — $203K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Statistics, or related field required.
  • 8+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, operations-related roles, or engineering.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft security screening requirements, including a background check.
  • Proven capability to define and execute strategic initiatives with measurable outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of logistics networks and supply chain operations.
  • Experience leading complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives.
  • Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute strategic improvements for Microsoft's Cloud Logistics processes.
  • Lead initiatives to evolve Microsoft's global logistics network.
  • Drive logistics transformation programs focused on operational excellence and new product introductions.
  • Identify and resolve operational gaps using data analytics to enhance performance.
  • Manage logistics readiness for new products and supplier deployments, ensuring early integration of logistics requirements.
  • Establish governance to track program progress and manage risks across complex initiatives.
  • Lead AI strategy to integrate advanced technology into logistics operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement savings plans and employer matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave policies.
  • Employee discounts and perks on various products and services.
  • Learning and development opportunities to enhance skills and advance careers.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
  • Define and execute strategic initiatives that improve the scalability, resilience, and performance of Microsoft's Cloud Logistics processes and operations.
  • Lead strategic initiatives that shape the future of Microsoft's global logistics network supporting the Microsoft Cloud.
  • Define and drive logistics transformation programs focused on operational excellence, logistics process improvement, new product introduction readiness, and AI adoption across a complex ecosystem of suppliers, engineering teams, and supply chain partners.
  • Influence organizational priorities and align stakeholders around future-state logistics capabilities.
  • Identify systemic challenges and operational gaps by leveraging data, analytics, and business insights to develop scalable solutions that improve business performance and execution consistency.
  • Lead logistics readiness activities supporting new products and new suppliers' deployments by driving alignment between Logistics and Engineering organizations, ensuring logistics requirements are incorporated early in program design, and developing standards and readiness processes that improve launch execution and reduce operational risk.
  • Establish governance mechanisms to track progress, manage risks, resolve escalations, and drive accountability across complex programs.
  • Lead AI strategy and adoption initiatives across Cloud Logistics to enhance logistics operations and processes.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and develop AI-driven solutions that address logistics challenges.
  • Drive organizational adoption of AI through enablement programs, change management, and strategic leadership.
  • Connect business objectives with scalable logistics solutions, influence stakeholders across organizational boundaries, and translate long-term vision into measurable business outcomes.


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Statistics, or related field AND 8+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, operations-related roles, or engineering OR equivalent experience.
Other Requirements
  • 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
  • Proven ability to define strategy and translate vision into executable roadmaps with measurable business impact.
  • Understanding of logistics networks, supplier ecosystems, supply chain operations, and process optimization principles.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives across global organizations.
  • Experience influencing stakeholders and driving alignment in highly matrixed environments.
  • Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Experience leveraging AI, automation, analytics, and digital technologies to improve business performance.
  • Executive communication, stakeholder management, and program leadership skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution, driving results in complex, fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated agility and resilience in adapting to evolving business needs, navigating ambiguity, and leading through change.


Fulfillment & Logistics 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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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Microsoft is an American multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. Microsoft’s devices and consumer (D&C) licensing segment licenses the Windows operating system and related software, Microsoft Office for consumers, and the Windows Phone operating system. The company’s computing and gaming hardware segment provides Xbox gaming and entertainment consoles and accessories, second-party and third-party video games, and Xbox Live subscriptions; surface devices and accessories; and Microsoft PC accessories. Its phone hardware segment offers Lumia smartphones and other non-Lumia phones. Its D&C segment provides Windows Store, Xbox Live transactions, and Windows phone store; search advertising; display advertising; Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal; first-party video games; and other consumer products and services as well as operating retail stores. Microsoft’s commercial licensing segments license server products, including Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs); Windows Embedded; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office for business, including Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, and related CALs; Microsoft Dynamics business solutions; and Skype. Its commercial segment offers enterprise services, including premier support services and Microsoft consulting services; commercial cloud comprising Office 365 Commercial, other Microsoft Office online offerings, Dynamics CRM Online, and Microsoft Azure; and other commercial products and online services. The company markets and distributes its products through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, as well as online.

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Size
181,000 employees
Market Cap
$1,762.4 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$51.3 billion
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+15.5%
Revenue
$153.2 billion
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