Microsoft Optimisation Manager

Outsource UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 130.000 - 143.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Outsource UK Limited is seeking a Microsoft Optimisation Manager to lead Microsoft licensing optimisation ahead of a major Enterprise Agreement renewal. The role covers reviewing 365 licensing, data-driven cost-saving strategies and cross-team collaboration to optimise the technology estate.

You will own the analysis from data gathering to clear, actionable recommendations, presenting findings to senior stakeholders and the board. Hybrid UK-based role with travel across sites as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in Microsoft licensing, especially Microsoft 365 licensing in large/complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of renewals and Enterprise Agreements.
• Experience analysing licence utilisation and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Background in Software Asset Management/IT Asset Management or related discipline.
• Experience working with large datasets, reporting tools and licensing analytics.
• Good commercial awareness including licensing costs, vendor negotiations and renewal planning.
• Ability to translate licensing information into clear, measurable business benefits.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to present to senior leadership.

Aufgaben

• Review Microsoft 365 licensing across the organisation, assessing allocation, utilisation and consumption.
• Identify unused or underutilised licences and recommend optimisation opportunities.
• Analyse licensing data to identify cost savings and improve value from the Microsoft estate.
• Prepare for the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal with clear requirements and consumption insights.
• Assess licensing models across Microsoft 365 (E5, Copilot) and related Azure/Security/Power Platform services.
• Develop reports, dashboards and actionable insights for commercial decision-making.
• Collaborate with IT, SAM/ITAM, Finance, Procurement, HR, Identity and Technology teams to validate requirements.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft licensing

Microsoft 365 licensing

Licensing analytics

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Renewal planning

Reporting tools

Cost optimisation

Tools

Licensing analytics platforms

Reporting tools

Jobbeschreibung

Microsoft Optimisation Manager

Location: Southampton or London- hybrid, approximately 1 day per week onsite (Some travel between sites and teams across the UK and Europe) Contract: Initial 6 months, with the potential to extend to 12 months and further Rate: £500-£550 per day, depending on experience IR35: To be confirmed (expected to be Outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Licensing and Optimisation Consultant to support a major Microsoft licensing optimisation initiative ahead of a upcoming Enterprise Agreement renewal. With a significant Microsoft renewal valued at approximately £30-40 million expected next year, the business wants to establish greater visibility of its Microsoft estate, improve licence utilisation and identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary expenditure.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile project, working across the wider group to analyse Microsoft licensing, identify inefficiencies and develop commercially focused recommendations ahead of the renewal.

The successful candidate will combine strong Microsoft licensing expertise with analytical capability, commercial awareness and the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Microsoft 365 licensing across the wider organisation, assessing allocation, utilisation and consumption.
• Identify unused, underutilised or incorrectly allocated licences and recommend opportunities for optimisation.
• Analyse licensing data and usage patterns to identify potential cost savings and improve value from Microsoft's technology estate.
• Support preparation for the upcoming Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal, ensuring the organisation has a clear understanding of its licensing requirements and consumption.
• Assess Microsoft licensing models and requirements across Microsoft 365, including E5 and Copilot, alongside relevant Azure, Security and Power Platform services.
• Develop reporting, dashboards and actionable insights to support commercial decision-making.
• Work with IT, Software Asset Management, Finance, Procurement, HR, Identity and Technology teams to validate requirements and improve licence allocation processes.
• Support governance, forecasting and ongoing licensing optimisation.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders, including the board.
• Take independent ownership of the review, translating complex datasets into a practical optimisation strategy.

Required Experience

• Proven experience in Microsoft licensing, particularly Microsoft 365 licensing within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft licensing renewals and Enterprise Agreements.
• Demonstrable experience analysing licence utilisation and identifying opportunities to reduce software expenditure.
• Background in Software Asset Management (SAM), IT Asset Management (ITAM), Microsoft licensing consultancy or a closely related discipline.
• Experience working with large datasets, reporting tools and licensing analytics.
• Strong commercial awareness, including an understanding of licensing costs, vendor negotiations and renewal planning.
• Ability to translate complex licensing information into clear recommendations and measurable business benefits.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to present findings to senior leadership.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EA), MCA-E and Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) arrangements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft E5, Copilot and associated licensing requirements.
• Exposure to Azure consumption, cloud cost optimisation, Security and Power Platform licensing.
• Experience working within a specialist licensing consultancy, software asset management provider or large enterprise.
• Familiarity with software asset management and licensing analytics platforms.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a proactive, commercially minded consultant who can independently lead a Microsoft licensing optimisation review from analysis through to recommendations. You will be comfortable working with complex data, challenging existing licence allocations and identifying opportunities to improve utilisation and reduce costs. You will also be confident communicating your findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is an individual contributor role requiring strong personal ownership, analytical thinking and the ability to deliver.