Microsoft Optimisation Lead (Fixed-Term) – Licensing & Cost

Kingfisher; Hampton; Hybrid; GBP 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Kingfisher is seeking a Microsoft Optimisation Manager on a fixed-term contract (until 1 May 2028) to lead licensing strategy and governance across Microsoft 365, Azure, Security, Copilot and Power Platform. The role involves data-led analysis, forecasting and commercial management including EA, MCA-E and CSP renewals, with travel between UK sites and Europe.

The position supports a hybrid working model with an expectation of office days and travel to sites in the UK and Europe, including

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft licensing

Governance

Data analysis

forecasting

Reporting

Vendor negotiations

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft 365 licensing

EA MCA-E CSP

Jobbeschreibung

Kingfisher is seeking a Microsoft Optimisation Manager on a fixed-term contract (until 1 May 2028) to lead licensing strategy and governance across Microsoft 365, Azure, Security, Copilot and Power Platform. The role involves data-led analysis, forecasting and commercial management including EA, MCA-E and CSP renewals, with travel between UK sites and Europe.

The position supports a hybrid working model with an expectation of office days and travel to sites in the UK and Europe, including