Microsoft Optimisation Manager (18 month FTC)
Kingfisher plc
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Job summary
Kingfisher plc is hiring 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 own licensing across M365, Azure, Security, Copilot and Power Platform, drive cost optimisation, establish governance forums and report insights to support commercial negotiations. 12 days in the office per month and UK/Europe travel are required.
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
Job description
We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas to life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Microsoft Optimisation Manager to join us on a fixed-term contract (until no later than 1st May 2028, circa 18 months), to lead the strategy, governance and optimisation of our Microsoft technology estate in the lead up to our next Enterprise Agreement renewal. You'llwork across multiple teams, influence strategicdecisionsand help drive measurable business value through strong governance, commercialinsightand continuous improvement;ultimately ensuring that Kingfishermaintains control of licensing costs and is positioned to negotiate from a position of strength during Enterprise Agreement and cloud contract renewals.
This rolecould bebased out of ourSouthampton or Paddington offices, with an expectation of 12 days a month in the office. Travel willalsobe expected between sites in the UK andEurope, to build relationships with stakeholders across our key locations.
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.
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.
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.
How We Work
We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average, around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration.
We value the perspectives new team members bring.
What We Offer
An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encouragenew ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisherhere.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our customers come from allwalks of life- and so do we.We’recommitted to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
What we offer.
- Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation).
- Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company.
- 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues).
- 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service.
- Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached.
- x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member.
- Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role.
- Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October.
At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours
Constantly improving our customer experience
Acting with humanity and care
Be curious
Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious
Be inclusive
Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together
Be agile
Working with trust, pace and agility
Be accountable
Championing the plan to deliver results and growth
Our employees know us best. We wouldn’t be Kingfisher without them. So, we want to share what they think with you.
Development and progression is a high priority at Kingfisher, I’ve always felt well supported.
I’m proud to work for Kingfisher, I’ve had great opportunities that have enabled me to contribute to an exciting forward-thinking company.
There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you.
Improving without instruments to help you learn is near impossible. That's why we make sure you have everything at your fingertips to find exactly what you need to keep growing.
With plans that ask you what you want to achieve and when you want to achieve them by, tracking progress and keeping development at the forefront of conversation is easy.
The scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation.
We aren't selfish here at Kingfisher. Whatever your level of experience, you'll work with colleagues who are always welcoming and ready to share their knowledge whenever you need it.
So your ambitions are high? Good thing we have opportunities to find experiences in line with more senior roles and responsibilities. Here, you can evolve your career, no matter your level.
We’re an innovative, international retailer on a journey to actively make a difference. Always striving to take that next step. You can be part of the difference. From bottom to top you can progress in a collaborative environment. So, why not Kingfisher?
Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website.
A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process.
You’ll then have a telephone interview/one to one conversation with a recruiter.
As you progress, you’ll be invited to attend a face to face or virtual interview.
Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
Southampton | London
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