King, Washington
Job Summary
The Vendor Program Manager / Configuration Management Analyst supports Azure hardware and networking programs through execution of networking BOM operations, product data management, engineering change management, product data readiness, and deployment readiness activities. This role helps maintain accurate network product structures, drives data quality across enterprise systems, and supports timely execution of networking-related changes needed for infrastructure readiness and scale.
Key Responsibilities
Create, maintain, and update Network BOMs, sourcing BOMs, supplier part numbers, and manufacturer part numbers in approved product data systems.• Execute ECOs, VCOs, and engineering change requests supporting networking hardware releases.• Support deployment-critical networking updates, firmware changes, security updates, and power-on readiness activities.• Investigate and resolve product data quality issues, BOM discrepancies, and configuration defects.• Partner with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, qualification, and program management teams to ensure timely execution of networking deliverables.• Manage and triage operational work items and requests related to networking hardware data.• Maintain documentation, process compliance, audit readiness, and governance standards across networking data domains.• Contribute to KPI reporting, SLA tracking, process improvements, and automation opportunities. Product Data Area• Support Network & SAN / networking rack cabinet ECO reviews by ensuring correct project classification, reviewer alignment, and product data completeness.
Skill Requirements
1. Product Data Management (PDM) & Configuration Management
BOM Management (Network BOM, Sourcing BOM, Service BOM)
Configuration Management
Part Number Management (MPN/MSPN)
Product Structure Management
Data Quality Management
Product Data Readiness Validation
Release Readiness Management
2. Engineering Change Management
Engineering Change Orders (ECO)
Variant Change Orders (VCO)
Engineering Change Requests (ECR)
Change Impact Analysis
Change Control Board (CCB) Process
Change Validation & Release Management
Firmware Change Management
Security Patch & Update Management
Configuration Audits
3. Networking Hardware & Infrastructure
Networking Hardware Fundamentals
Network Rack & Cabinet Configuration
SAN Infrastructure Knowledge
Network SKU Management
Hardware Deployment Readiness
Infrastructure Lifecycle Management
Data Center Networking Concepts
Hardware Qualification Processes
4. Supply Chain & Manufacturing Collaboration
Supply Chain Operations
Approved Manufacturer List (AML) Management
Supplier Part Management
Manufacturing Readiness Support
Procurement & Sourcing Processes
Product Release Coordination
Material Lifecycle Management
Cross-Functional Operations Support
5. Product Data Systems & Tools
OnePDM
Azure DevOps (ADO)
Workflow Management Tools
Reporting & Dashboard Tools
Data Analysis Tools (Excel, Power BI)
6. Operational Excellence & Governance
SLA Management
KPI Reporting
Operational Queue Management
Request Triage Management
Audit Readiness
Process Compliance
Documentation Management
Governance Frameworks
Continuous Improvement
7. Program & Stakeholder Management
Cross-Functional Coordination
Stakeholder Management
Risk Identification & Mitigation
Escalation Management
Project Tracking
Status Reporting
Prioritization & Workload Management
8. Problem Solving & Analytics
Root Cause Analysis
BOM Discrepancy Resolution
Data Reconciliation
Defect Analysis
Data Validation
Troubleshooting
Process Optimization
Metrics Analysis
Other Requirements
Maximum Salary (US): 148000
Minimum Salary (US): 78000
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