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

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.

Operations Specialist – Partner Programs

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