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