Senior IT Strategy Analyst

Phoenix Technologies; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Technologies in Brussels seeks a Senior IT Strategy Analyst to lead end-to-end management of Microsoft contracts and digital workplace initiatives, collaborating with management and suppliers. You will oversee Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewals, license optimization, and governance of Digital Workplace services, while shaping sourcing strategies and asset management processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in IT strategy or asset management, strong negotiation skills, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Microsoft licensing (EA, M365, Power Platform, Copilot, LTSC) and contract management.
• Strong ability to draft and defend market documents such as specifications, RFI/RFP, and bid analyses.
• Demonstrated enterprise-architect perspective connecting contracts, processes, organization, and technology.
• Excellent negotiation, governance, and stakeholder management skills with senior leadership and suppliers.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT strategy, asset management, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, including true-up, renewal, license optimization, audit positioning, and financial reporting.
• Oversee contractual relationships and performance of Digital Workplace partners, ensuring SLA compliance, governance, and roadmap delivery.
• Lead Digital Workplace Services market renewal project: draft specifications, analyze offers, define sourcing strategy, and transition to new providers.
• Define and implement Software and Hardware Asset Management processes, tools, and governance to ensure license compliance.
• Support I&O operating model design by mapping processes, analyzing roles, assessing organizational impacts, and preparing workshops for management decisions.

Skills

Microsoft licensing

Contract management

Digital Workplace management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

IT strategy

Job description

We are seeking a Senior IT Strategy Analyst to join our team in Brussels. The role will lead end‑to‑end management of Microsoft contracts and digital workplace initiatives, working closely with management and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, including true‑up, renewal, license optimization, audit positioning, and financial reporting.

• Oversee contractual relationships and performance of Digital Workplace partners, ensuring SLA compliance, governance, and roadmap delivery.

• Lead Digital Workplace Services market renewal project: draft specifications, analyze offers, define sourcing strategy, and transition to new providers.

• Define and implement Software and Hardware Asset Management processes, tools, and governance to ensure license compliance.

• Support I&O operating model design by mapping processes, analyzing roles, assessing organizational impacts, and preparing workshops for management decisions.

Required qualifications

• Proven experience in Microsoft licensing (EA, M365, Power Platform, Copilot, LTSC) and contract management.

• Strong ability to draft and defend market documents such as specifications, RFI/RFP, and bid analyses.

• Demonstrated enterprise‑architect perspective connecting contracts, processes, organization, and technology.

• Excellent negotiation, governance, and stakeholder management skills with senior leadership and suppliers.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT strategy, asset management, or related fields.

Nice to have

• Experience in public sector IT projects.

• Knowledge of operating model design and digital transformation strategy.

• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or ITIL.