Job Description We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B ultimately ensuring that Kingfisher maintains control of licensing costs and is positioned to negotiate from a position of strength during Enterprise Agreement and cloud contract renewals. \n This role could be based out of our Southampton or Paddington offices, with an expectation of 12 days a month in the office. Travel will also be expected between sites in the UK and Europe, to build relationships with stakeholders across our key locations. \n \n \n Own the Microsoft licensing and optimisation strategy across Microsoft 365, Azure, Security, Copilot and Power Platform services. \n \n Drive licence utilisation, cost optimisation and waste reduction through data-led analysis, governance and forecasting. \n \n Lead Microsoft commercial management activities, including Enterprise Agreement (EA), MCA-E and CSP consumption, renewals and true-up processes. \n \n Establish and lead Microsoft governance forums, promoting accountability, compliance and financial control across the organisation. \n \n Develop reporting, dashboards and insights that support investment decisions, adoption strategies and commercial negotiations. \n \n Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, HR, Identity and Technology teams to improve forecasting, strengthen Joiner-Mover-Leaver processes and maximise return on Microsoft investments. \n \n Manage relationships with Microsoft and licensing partners to help secure maximum value from the Microsoft technology estate. \n \n \n \n Strong knowledge of Microsoft licensing programmes, including EA, MCA-E and CSP. \n \n Experience managing Microsoft 365 licensing within a large-scale or enterprise environment. \n \n Commercial and financial management experience, with a focus on value optimisation. \n \n Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate clear reporting and actionable insights. \n \n Experience negotiating with software vendors and service providers. \n \n Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and translate complex licensing information into clear business value. \n \n How We Work \n 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. \n We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply - even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. \n What We Offer \n An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encourage new ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity
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JPMorgan Chase is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Lead Site Reliability Engineer, you will not only tackle complex challenges but also benefit from extensive professional development opportunities and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Located in a global financial hub, you'll be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
