Program Manager Non-Tech 2

Program Manager Non-Tech 2

Title : Program Manager Non-Tech 2

Location : Redmond, WA 98052-Remote

Duration : 06+ months

Team Overview

The Supplier Governance & Monitoring Team is dedicated to overseeing Microsoft's global indirect supply base, with a strong emphasis on identifying, tracking, and remediating risks through rigorous governance, monitoring, vetting, and audit practices.

The team collaborates with business units and suppliers to promote transparency, compliance, and continuous improvement across all risk management activities.

Role Summary

The Supplier Risk Management Contractor will play a pivotal role in managing and advancing supplier audit activities within the team. This position is responsible for the end-to-end oversight of supplier audits, including project management, data collection and analysis, issue tracking, and remediation.

The contractor will work closely with suppliers and outsourced teams to ensure audit objectives are met and that risks are effectively identified and mitigated. Tool and process enhancement, business requirement documentation, and the identification of automation opportunities will further support robust audit and compliance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee supplier audit projects, ensuring thorough planning, execution, and reporting of audit activities.
• Gather, organize, and analyze audit data to highlight areas for improvement.
• Develop clear, actionable audit risk summaries for internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Track audit issues from identification through remediation, collaborating with suppliers to address and resolve audit findings.
• Manage and support supplier engagement throughout audit cycles, promoting open communication and compliance with governance standards.
• Lead and coordinate with outsourced teams involved in auditing and remediation processes to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Drive enhancements for tools and processes; create business requirements and support for implementation of automation solutions.
• Contribute to other supplier risk management initiatives as needed, with a continued focus on audit excellence.

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