Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

JR50529 Program Manager, Global Supplier Diversity

Micron’s vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so fuels the very innovation we are pursuing.

About the role:

Micron's Global Supplier Diversity team is looking for a Project/Program Manager to lead the coordination and execution of initiatives that support our global supplier diversity aims. As a member of this team, you will help to ensure that our sourcing standards enhance the sustainability of our operations while improving social conditions in our supply chain and communities. Join us!

Responsibilities:

• This is an individual contributor role with potential for supervisory responsibilities. Lead program/project portfolios for global supplier diversity initiatives.
• Translate strategic objectives into project plans and program roadmaps to realize distinct and measurable benefits for the organization.
• Drive projects and programs using an organized and results focused approach to achieve all goals within budget, timeline and scope constraints.
• Regularly report out on the status of projects within the portfolio; manage risks, and implement solutions to ensure successful project implementation.
• Coordinate projects and programs that involve collaboration with internal, global cross-functional groups, and external parties. Supervise team members, prioritize, assign, and monitor work.
• Drive continuous improvement, with a focus on end-to-end systems, processes, and tools that enable execution of Micron’s goals.
• Recommend ecosystem-relevant strategies to support the greatest possible access, visibility, and participation of diverse businesses in contracting opportunities.
• Act as a subject matter expert on certification frameworks; end-to-end procurement processes, policies, tools and systems.
• Establish relationships with non-profit organizations, community partners, and other relevant groups to advance objectives.
• Serve as a trusted partner to procurement category teams; provide sourcing support as needed.
• Educate internal and external partners on policies, procedures, best-practices and requirements; serve as the main point of contact for related questions.
• Work closely with procurement teams to understand sourcing plans, workflows, and objectives. Find opportunities to further program aims while supporting category objectives.
• Formulate and maintain policies to reflect best-practices and stay up-to-date on emerging trends and standards. Conduct research and benchmarking to develop solutions and improve the efficiency of the overall program.
• Model, analyze, measure and optimize business processes to support strategy.
• Conduct benchmarking; standardize and transform existing processes set a best-in-class new standard.
• Apply appropriate continuous improvement tools, methodologies, and technology to elevate process efficiency and drive transformation.
• Cultivate trusted partnerships with stakeholders to build support and foster collaboration during change processes. Effectively manage conflicts as they arise in the program or project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate:

• Has strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective initiatives, programs, systems, and processes.
• Expertly uses data to inform strategies and make decisions.
• Is an expert in change management.
• Is well-versed in project and program management methodologies and frameworks.
• Has experience working in corporate, global procurement.
• Is an excellent communicator, able to convey complex concepts in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
• Leads through influence with cross-functional team members at all levels.
• Is agile in adopting new tools and ways of working to improve business outcomes.
• Effectively leads without authority and collaborates with an inclusive approach across geographical and organizational cultures.
• Is self-motivated, driven, and comfortable working in a global, fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, Sustainability, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in supplier diversity and inclusion or related roles
• Experience in global procurement, supplier management or related.
• Experience in program and project management
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft O365 (such as MS Office Excel Intermediate analytical skills using functions such as Macro, Vlookup, Hlookup, Pivot and Expose Formula's)

Preferred:

• Experience in external facing roles, such as community engagement or community relations.
• Advanced proficiency in data analytics and related tools.
• Strong understanding of sustainable procurement strategies, and emerging topics and trends in ESG.
• Semiconductor industry experience a plus.
• Experience working with a large, global company.
• Globally recognized certifications like CPSD, PMP, MOS, or PROSCI
• Proficient in SharePoint, Tableau, Power BI, MS Project, Visio, or equivalent.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact hrsupport_in@micron.com

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.