The role is focused on acting as a technical expert for datacenter hardware components within Microsoft's Cloud Supply Chain organization. The team is responsible for enabling the hardware infrastructure that supports Microsoft's cloud services and AI capabilities. The main focus is on creating data-driven forecasts and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective component planning and lifecycle management. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to influence long-term planning decisions.

• Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.

• Act as the technical expert for datacenter hardware components, ensuring thorough technical analysis for Component Long-Range Planning.
• Create data-driven forecasts using statistical analysis, scenario modeling, historical data, and technology adoption patterns.
• Partner with engineering, sourcing, suppliers, and supply planning teams to understand component roadmaps and lifecycle management strategies.
• Evaluate technological trends to drive assessments related to demand, supply, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify and quantify key planning assumptions and sensitivities that could impact component requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Long-Range Planning owners and stakeholders to integrate insights into strategic decision-making processes.
• Build scalable frameworks to document and maintain technology roadmap assumptions.
• Present complex technical concepts in a clear manner to influence stakeholders.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.