Growth Director, Strategic Alliances- Microsoft

Position Description:

At CGI were redefining the power of strategic collaboration and this is your chance to lead it. As our Growth Director Strategic Alliances - Microsoft youll shape the future of CGIs partnership with Microsoft driving joint innovation accelerating growth and delivering measurable business success for our clients.

Working at the centre of two global technology leaders youll align CGIs expertise with Microsofts to unlock new opportunities and deliver lasting impact. Your leadership will directly influence CGIs growth strategy and help drive digital transformation across industries.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK Best Employer by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary excellent pension private healthcare and a share scheme (3.5% 3.5% matching) - making you a CGI Partner not just an employee.

Were committed to inclusivity and diversity supporting everyone to thrive - including our Armed Forces community for which we proudly hold a Gold Award under the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

Join an open friendly community of experts. Well train and support you to take your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme youll need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible for it.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Youll take ownership of CGIs strategic relationship with Microsoft developing and executing growth strategies that drive measurable results. Working across business units youll create joint go-to-market initiatives expand market coverage and strengthen our partnership at every level.

Youll build trusted relationships influence senior stakeholders and lead engagement to ensure CGI and Microsoft achieve shared success. Backed by a collaborative team youll have the freedom to innovate and the support to deliver lasting business impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead & Innovate: Define and deliver CGIs Microsoft alliance growth strategy.
Develop & Deliver: Drive new opportunities through co-sell and go-to-market initiatives.
Collaborate & Influence: Align stakeholders across CGI and Microsoft to secure joint wins.
Optimise & Drive: Track performance and ensure measurable progress against growth goals.
Support & Partner: Position CGI solutions to maximise client value through Microsoft technologies.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Youll bring senior-level experience in alliance management or business development ideally within a global systems integrator. Youll have deep knowledge of Microsofts partner ecosystem strong commercial acumen and the confidence to engage and influence at executive levels.

You should have:

Significant experience in business development or alliance leadership roles.
Deep understanding of Microsoft solutions sales models and partner frameworks.
Proven success driving joint growth through strategic partnerships.
Strong commercial and negotiation experience with complex deal structures.
Ability to influence and collaborate across senior internal and external stakeholders.
Previous experience working within a GSI environment is a plus.



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Skills:

• .NET
• Bid Management
• Business Development
• Business Strategy

What you can expect from us:

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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

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