Senior Consultant, Microsoft Software Strategic Sourcing Advisor

Isg One; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Information Services Group (ISG) seeks a Software Advisory Microsoft Senior Consultant to drive strategic licensing negotiations and cost modeling for cloud and on-premises Microsoft software. The role supports mid-to-large sourcing engagements and requires independent work with client teams.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong quantitative analysis, project management, and presentation skills, and be able to collaborate across stakeholders while delivering high-quality market insights

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Microsoft software cloud/on-premises licensing negotiations and cost modeling.
• Experience with benchmarking, scenario analysis and cost modeling.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and manage client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-software sourcing engagements and client workstreams.
• Develop market analyses, case studies, and presentation content for ISG.
• Collaborate with directors and stakeholders across client organizations.

Skills

Microsoft licensing

Strategic sourcing

Project management

Quantitative analysis

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Finance/Analytics

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Software Advisory Microsoft Senior Consultant

Network & Software Advisory Services (NASA)United States

Software Advisory Microsoft Senior Consultant

Wanted: dynamic and creative individuals ready to connect with a like-minded team. You’ll enjoy all the autonomy you need to help our clients make their digital infrastructure faster and more effective. Free reign for free spirits doesn’t mean you’ve got to go it alone. Over 1400 teammates from around the globe are eager to help you out when things get down to wire. Their expertise will put you on the winning path and keep you there.

Position Overview

ISG is seeking a Software Strategic Sourcing Advisor (Advisor) with a minimum of 3 years of Microsoft software cloud and on-premises license negotiations, costs modeling, scenario analysis, opportunity identification, benchmarking, pricing analyses and cost modeling. The Advisor supports projects for mid-size to large software sourcing engagements and critical workstreams for complex multi-software sourcing engagements. They should possess analytical, problem solving, conceptual and creative thinking, organizational, time management, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

This position is under supervision of a Director but individuals in this role are expected to operate independently and to work with clients on various aspects of our engagement.

Required Skillsets

• This a remote position based in the United States; travel generally not required
• 3+ years of Microsoft cloud and on-premises (i.e., perpetual, M365, Azure) software strategic sourcing (not transactional) focus or licensing and customer success focus
• Project management (simple to complex); able to handle and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to clearly define projects, objectives, goals, schedules, and assignments
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders across a client organization
• Possess Quantitative Analysis (financial or price modeling-both creation of model itself and performing the analysis from which a negotiation strategy is determined, requires comprehension of complex business objectives and a high level of attention to detail) is required and a must
• Understanding of enterprise sourcing cultures and behaviors
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Software provider research and market analysis skills
• Support our brand by contributing to web articles, creating market collaterals (such as case studies, etc.) and presentation content for ISG and other events on key issues, trends and strategies affecting software licensing and digital transformation
• Proficient in the use of business collaboration and analytics tools (e.g.: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Education

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in technical or scientific field, ideally in information technology, finance, math/analytics or equivalent work experience

At ISG, we don’t just accept difference we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ISG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description may not be a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employeefrom time to time and/or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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