Microsoft Alliance Operations Specialist

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The Microsoft Alliance Operations Specialist will function out of the Alliances & Ecosystem Center and will be responsible for providing ongoing operations enablement for EY's Microsoft Alliance as part of the broader global Ecosystem Relationship Enablement function. The incumbent will co-develop and thereafter, operationalize the operations support delivery model for the Microsoft Alliance, ensuring seamless service delivery for ongoing initiatives and will also be responsible for executing special projects that are assigned from time to time. Your key responsibilities include: - Program managing various initiatives around processes and tools provided by the Microsoft Alliance - Supporting internal EY Ecosystem leadership meetings and meetings between EY leadership and Microsoft points of contact - Providing financial insights to Microsoft Alliance leadership with effective dashboard reporting - Partnering with the onshore Microsoft Alliance Enablement contacts on strategic projects and initiatives - Coordinating with Microsoft Alliance partners to facilitate custom classroom training sessions - Managing onshore stakeholder expectations, plans, and communication Skills and attributes for success: - Sales and pipeline exposure - Technology aptitude and problem-solving skills - Proficiency in number crunching and data presentation - Excellent communication and organizational skills - Strong customer service skills - Initiative-taking work ethic - Ability to perform well-prioritized tasks in a challenging environment To qualify for the role, you must have: - Proficient understanding of how Microsoft's partner programs are executed at EY - Experience working for a global system integrator (GSI) or Big Four firm with exposure to complex partner programs - Ability to engage with senior leadership and influence multiple stakeholders - Strong English speaking and negotiation skills - Enthusiastic, curious, and high-energy individual with a thought leadership approach - Working knowledge of Microsoft products and technologies - Exposure to continuous process improvement and automation initiatives Ideally, you will also have: - Ability to collaborate with senior onshore stakeholders and develop trusted business advisor relationships - Experience with virtual working across multiple geographies - Knowledge of EY's operations and Big 4 consultancy exposure Technologies and Tools: - Excellent with MS Excel and PowerPoint, Power Bi skills would be an added advantage - Good project management skills including project budgets, execution, and tracking What we look for: - Bachelor's Degree preferably in Commerce - Postgraduate preferably MBA (Business, Finance) - 9+ years of experience working in relevant technology and professional services environments Join EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) to work across various locations and collaborate with diverse teams on exciting projects. Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities, transformative leadership, and a diverse and inclusive culture. EY exists to build a better working world, creating long-term value for clients, people, and society.,