Microsoft Alliance Operations Specialist – Partner Programs

About the Role The Microsoft Alliance Operations Specialist will function out of EY’s Alliances & Ecosystem Center of Excellence and will be responsible for providing ongoing operations & enablement support for the EY-Microsoft Alliance. This role will co-develop and execute the support model for EY’s participation in Microsoft Partner Programs. What You'll Do

• Manage EY’s Partner Program orchestration in relation to EY’s strategic Alliance with Microsoft
• Coordinate Microsoft revenue recognition processes – PAL and CPOR (plus others as needed) to translate influence Azure consumption and other licensing into recognized partner metrics
• Own Microsoft Partner Program knowledge and act as Subject Matter Resource, reviewing key program changes, updating leadership, and supporting communication of updates
• Manage the administration of Microsoft Partner Center globally, including but not limited to access management, reporting, and issue resolution/escalation
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing insights and recommendations on Partner Center benefits and other Microsoft partner programs
• Manage Microsoft Advanced Specializations, collaborating with EY Global Microsoft Practice and others
• Provide analysis of trends, top deals, etc. to identify business insights for leadership and stakeholders
• Collaborate across on and off-shore Microsoft Alliance colleagues on strategic projects and initiatives as and when needed
• Manage onshore stakeholder expectations, plans and communication What We're Looking For
• A proficient understanding of how Microsoft’s partner programs are executed and have individually contributed towards assessing, managing, and owning such partner programs at an organizational level
• Experience working for a global system integrator (GSI) and/or Big Four firm with exposure to complex partner programs, incentives, and investment programs from top tier software companies – ideally Microsoft
• Proven ability to contribute to teams to operationalize complex partner program requirements, processes, reporting, compliance, and portal management
• Ability to work and influence multiple stakeholders in matrixed structures of large global partners
• Strong English speaking at negotiation level, strong influencing, and communication skills
• Enthusiastic, curious, high-energy individual, team motivator
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products and technologies
• Exposure to continuous process improvement and automation initiatives (and technologies); experience with process mapping, process documentation, internal audit preparation, facing audits, etc
• Ideally, direct experience of working for Microsoft or in the Microsoft partner ecosystem
• Ability to collaborate productively with senior onshore stakeholders
• Experience with virtual work, preferably across multiple geographies with a global mindset that includes cultural sensitivity
• Excellent with MS Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI skills would be an added advantage
• Good project management skills – budgeting, execution and tracking, reviews, strong time management abilities including prioritizing, organizing, and tracking details and meeting a series of aggressive deadlines of multiple projects or assignments with varying completion dates Nice to Have
• Power BI skills would be an added advantage
• Ideally direct experience of working for Microsoft or in the Microsoft partner ecosystem Compensation & Benefits EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland, and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies, and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of EY's growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We will introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills, and insights that will stay with you throughout your career. Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success, as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching