Program Manager - Procurement AI & Digital Transformation (Cost)

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JR69619 Program Manager - Procurement AI & Digital Transformation (Cost)

The Global Procurement team is a vital part of Micron's expansion, delivering outstanding cost management and supply chain resiliency through brand new 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 distributed team members. Join us and discover why Micron’s Global Procurement team is the preferred destination to ignite your talent!

As a GP COE Program Manager - Procurement AI & Digital Transformation (Cost), you will be driving the analytics, data and information gathering vital to achieve the strategic objectives. You will work with your team members and collaborators across Micron’s global sites, working collaboratively to lead profitability objectives and achieves future cost-down aspirations. You will collaborate with various collaborators and use your technical ability to drive GenAI related initiatives related to Should Cost-Modelling, Bid Analytics etc.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Process Transformation/Improvement

• Lead sophisticated, global and regional process transformation supporting Global Procurement.
• Guide cross-organizational teams to define, build and implement business process solutions that increase efficiencies, improve standardization, and optimize procurement services.
• Collaborate with business collaborators to identify and prioritize business needs and opportunities for GenAI applications.
• Support GenAI project development and implementation by conducting data analysis and research.
• Work with data scientists and engineers to develop and implement GenAI models and solutions that meet business expectations.
• Develop and maintain documentation of GenAI projects, including requirements and user manuals.
• Conduct user acceptance testing and ensure that GenAI solutions meet business requirements and are adopted by end users.
• Supervise and evaluate GenAI solution performance and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Stay informed about GenAI industry trends and new technologies to find opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Leading through Influence

• Lead adoption with organizational change methods and tools and capture project or program return of investment.
• Ability to encourage and persuade others to adopt the change required for a successful implementation of the project.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop positive relationships with collaborators to enable a competitive advantage, achieving program and project objectives and successful implementation.
• Engage with procurement leadership and cross-functional business clients to promote the use of standard methodology, improve system utilization, and achieve continuous process improvement outcomes.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering/Statistics/Computer Science or equivalent with 5 years of experience or MS/MBA with 3 years of experience following degree.
• Proficient in project and program management methodologies and frameworks.
• 2-5 years of Cost / Pricing Experience required.
• Strong understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, and experience working on AI projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience and able to work with cross-functional teams and handling projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop benchmark Cost Control practices and assign appropriate actions to sustain benchmark results.
• Experience with APIs and services using REST, SOAP, etc.
• Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with various frameworks and processes, such as Scrum/Agile.
• Experience with business applications for procurement and supply chain like SAP, Ariba is preferred.
• Project Management Certification (e.g. by PMI) is added advantage.
• Relevant certification in Business Analytics, Programming languages.
• Experience in the development and implementation of AI solutions (For e.g. Co-pilot Studio) is a plus.
• Experience in the Semiconductor industry of the company is a plus.

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.

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