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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.
The Global Procurement team is an integral engine to Micron’s growth, delivering best-in-class total cost and supply chain resiliency through cutting-edge predictive capabilities, risk analysis and a focus on sustainability and diversity. Our business goals are directly tied to the value we place on our team members – our greatest asset. We invest in our people through a skills-based learning and development model to create clear career pathways for development and career growth. We also strive to create an engaging and inclusive culture through building camaraderie and celebrating the diverse perspectives of all our global team members. Join us and discover why Micron’s Global Procurement team is the preferred destination to unleash your talent!
As a Senior Manager PMO, your primary goal is to realize program and project objectives which require the advanced application of project and process management concepts. This includes planning, organizing, staffing, leading, executing, and controlling activities to deliver expected value.
Responsibilities and Tasks
- Understand short-term and long-term goals within Global Procurement, the Network, Central Teams and how they relate to company goals. Assist in driving program and project goals across the Network using common methods and metrics. Prioritize and align Program project portfolios with network goals, program metric targets, and across departments and sites.
- Recruit required SME and appropriate team members for each project utilizing the portfolio process where required.
- Drive accountability through clear communication, informal feedback, effective project management and appropriate use of metrics.
- Be responsible for partnering in the identification of opportunities for improvement in key performance indicators, leading teams in the innovation of solutions to achieve success.
- Lead global, cross-functional initiatives or enabling projects that support Global Procurement and Company objectives.
- Work with peers and functional managers to agree on a common direction for global initiatives and strategic projects.
- Develops metrics for benchmarking project performance.
- Mentor worldwide full-time and part-time project managers and provide assistance as needed to enable success.
- Drive continuous improvement of Micron portfolio, program, and project methodologies and processes.
Tactical project leadership
Clearly outline project goals for each employee or department and how they impact or support Global Procurement or Corporate initiatives.Facilitate the definition of project missions, objectives, key tasks, as well as time and financial resource requirements. Provide yourself as a “conduit” between the Micron Manufacturing and cross functional projects as required.Work with project members to establish aggressive but achievable goals.Develop benchmarks and frameworks to monitor project progress, risks, and change; and take corrective or proactive steps when necessary.Work with the Fabs, PMO office, Procurement, Global Planning, and the Central team to define, develop and maintain systems that allow for program and project success.Understand and communicate to appropriate Micron members the project status, risks, change requests and requirements for completion.Act as an advocate for business process improvements; and engineer solutions for business problems related to the project while meeting objectives.May also provide global project support for IP Protection and Sustainability improvements and system integration.Communication
Maintain a strong and open relationship with peer group and appropriate managers in other functional areas. Communicate and respond to issues in a timely mannerDemonstrates ability to give effective presentations to both small and large groups on project updates and new initiative proposalsPeriodically follows up with management team to ensure area goals are being met and get assistance in the removal of any obstacles that are preventing their completion. Uses all available resources to manage the successful completion of goals (including resources outside of the area).Ensure members have well documented update on area issues and projects update on a regular basis.Provide updates both internal to the group, as well as all fabs. Updates should show progress against the timelines.Schedule meetings as required with your peer groups and update on area performance, changes in Management decisions.Develop external relationships to achieve new ideas and procedures to keep pace with Industry standards and methods.Demonstrate cultural sensitivity - Show respect for different cultures and languages; learn to pronounce names correctly; speak English slowly and clearly when interacting with non-native English speakers; invite feedback to ensure others understand.
Contributions and impact
Solves highly complex problemsWorks with external contacts to resolve highly sensitive issuesLeads multi-dimensional, complex projects of critical importance to MicronProvides advice and counsel to senior management on significant operational, legal, financial or administrative issuesApplies expert knowledge of a single sub-function, ORApplies extensive knowledge of multiple sub-functionsDecisions impact the long-term finances, reputation or operations of the businessImpact reaches to multiple sites or geographiesSkills and experience
Contributes expert technical knowledge to advance internal initiativesAdapts communication style in order to educate, influence or negotiateBuilds on strong customer relationships to understand customer expectationsExperience and ability to create executive level power point presentationsExperience in data analysis, excel reports, trends, pivot tables etc.Education required
Bachelors Degree
Applied Science, Engineering orRelated field of studyExperience
Required
15+ years experience in any of the following
Management, Senior Project ManagementWith experience managing projects and project teams with a strong understanding and demonstrated excellence in leadership, communication, and using structured project methodologies.
Workplace
Travel Required?
Flexible to travel if needed