Microsoft Licensing Optimisation Manager (Hybrid, 18mo)

Kingfisher; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher seeks a Microsoft Optimisation Manager on a fixed-term contract to lead strategy, governance and optimisation of the Microsoft technology estate ahead of the next Enterprise Agreement renewal. You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement and IT to drive cost efficiency and measurable business value.

Based in Southampton or Paddington with around 12 days in the office each month, the role requires UK/Europe travel to strengthen stakeholder relationships and maximise licensing value

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Microsoft licensing

M365 licensing

Commercial management

Analytics

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Kingfisher seeks a Microsoft Optimisation Manager on a fixed-term contract to lead strategy, governance and optimisation of the Microsoft technology estate ahead of the next Enterprise Agreement renewal. You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement and IT to drive cost efficiency and measurable business value.

Based in Southampton or Paddington with around 12 days in the office each month, the role requires UK/Europe travel to strengthen stakeholder relationships and maximise licensing value