Microsoft Alliance Manager

This role can be based in Brisbane Sydney or Melbourne. 

NCS Australia is seeking a dynamic and experienced Microsoft Alliance Manager to join our team and help us strengthen our collaboration with Microsoft.

As the Microsoft Alliance Manager you will be at the forefront of our strategic partnership with Microsoft. Our Microsoft Practice is a strategic pillar in NCSs ambitious growth plans. The Microsoft Alliance Manager will play a key role in operationalising our plans to exponentially grow our Microsoft business and ensure Microsoft recognises our ongoing sales activities. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and execute a comprehensive alliance strategy that drives business growth and achieves our strategic objectives. This involves building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders at Microsoft and within NCS Australia. You will identify and pursue joint business opportunities including coselling and comarketing initiatives and collaborate with sales marketing and technical teams to develop and deliver joint solutions that meet customer needs. Additionally you will monitor and report on the performance of the alliance tracking key metrics and outcomes to ensure the partnerships success. Staying uptodate with Microsofts product offerings programs and initiatives will be crucial to leveraging them effectively in our partnership.

Reporting to the Microsoft Business Lead you will possess a detailed understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem sales priorities funding programs and gotomarket strategies. Your strong knowledge of Microsofts product offerings and partner programs will enable you to navigate and effectively leverage the partnership.  If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact at NCS Australia we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications :

• Proven experience in a similar role managing strategic alliances with Microsoft.
• Detailed understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem sales priorities funding programs and gotomarket strategies.
• Strong understanding of Microsofts product offerings and partner programs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Partner Network program.
• Administration of Partner Central.
• Familiarity with Microsoft funding programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft key offerings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and executing comprehensive alliance strategies.
• Ability to identify and pursue joint business opportunities including coselling and comarketing initiatives.
• Proficiency in collaborating with sales marketing and technical teams to develop and deliver joint solutions.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor and report on the performance of the alliance.
• Ability to stay uptodate with industry trends and leverage them effectively.
• Proactive and resultsoriented mindset.
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Additional Information :

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave initiatives focused on your wellbeing and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint industry and partner training programs special interest groups and an AIdriven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equalopportunity employer and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

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Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process including probity and police checks

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime