At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Microsoft licensing strategy and optimise costs through data analysis.
- Company: Join Kingfisher, a dynamic team of over 74,000 passionate individuals.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working model, inclusive environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on licensing strategies and drive value across Microsoft technologies.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of Microsoft licensing and experience in commercial management.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
hackajob is partnering directly with Kingfisher to hire for this role.
Were Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B Ultimately ensuring that Kingfishermaintains control of licensing costs and is positioned to negotiate from a position of strength during Enterprise Agreement and cloud contract renewals.
This rolecould bebased out of our Southampton or Paddington offices, with an expectation of 12 days a month in the office.
Travel willalsobe expected between sites in the UK and Europe, to build relationships with stakeholders across our key locations.
Own the Microsoft licensing and optimisation strategy across Microsoft 365, Azure, Security, Copilot and Power Platform services.
Drive licence utilisation, cost optimisation and waste reduction through data-led analysis, governance and forecasting.
Lead Microsoft commercial management activities, including Enterprise Agreement (EA), MCA-E and CSP consumption, renewals and true-up processes.
Establish and lead Microsoft governance forums, promoting accountability, compliance and financial control across the organisation.
Develop reporting, dashboards and insights that support investment decisions, adoption strategies and commercial negotiations.
Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, HR, Identity and Technology teams to improve forecasting, strengthen Joiner-Mover-Leaver processes and maximise return on Microsoft investments.
Manage relationships with Microsoft and licensing partners to help secure maximum value from the Microsoft technology estate.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft licensing programmes, including EA, MCA-E and CSP.
Experience managing Microsoft 365 licensing within a large-scale or enterprise environment.
Commercial and financial management experience, with a focus on value optimisation.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate clear reporting and actionable insights.
Experience negotiating with software vendors and service providers.
Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and translate complex licensing information into clear business value.
How We Work We believe in flexibility and balance.
Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations.
On average, around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration.
We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply - even if youdontmeet 100% of the requirements.
What We Offer An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination.
We encouragenew ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self.
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