Microsoft Partnership Alliance Manager

A leading digital services business is seeking an experienced Alliance Partnerships Manager to take ownership of key Microsoft-aligned accounts. This role sits at the intersection of IT consulting and Defence, focusing on strengthening partner relationships, driving commercial performance, and delivering complex, high-impact programmes.

If you thrive in stakeholder-heavy environments and enjoy balancing delivery, commercial oversight, and strategic growth, this one’s worth a look.

Role Overview:

• Location: London-based, hybrid working
• Package: Up to £600/day, Outside IR35
• Industry: IT Consulting & Defence

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Acting as the primary relationship lead across client stakeholders and Microsoft partner teams
• Ensuring digital programmes aligned to Microsoft technologies are delivered on time, on budget, and to agreed standards
• Monitoring KPIs, SLAs, commercial performance, and cloud consumption targets
• Supporting contract management activity, including tracking delivery obligations, change control, and subcontract oversight
• Leading governance and service review meetings, providing clear reporting, action tracking, and performance insight
• Identifying delivery risks early and managing escalations across internal teams and Microsoft stakeholders
• Gathering feedback from clients and partners to drive service improvement and strengthen long-term account growth
• Contributing commercial insight, delivery planning, and partner intelligence into bids and co-sell opportunities
• Maintaining visibility of resource demand across programmes and supporting recruitment and capability planning
• Tracking budgets, burn rates, revenue performance, and contributing to forecasting and financial reporting

Main Skills Needed:

• Strong experience managing enterprise-level client and Microsoft partner relationships
• Solid understanding of commercial contract delivery within Microsoft-aligned frameworks
• Confident running governance forums and performance reviews with senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage risk, scope, and commercially sensitive escalations
• Experience tracking financial performance, revenue targets, and cloud consumption models
• Good working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies
• Understanding of Microsoft licensing models and commercial constructs
• Background in IT consulting and Defence sectors, working with large enterprise or government clients
• Clear, confident communication skills — able to balance diplomacy with commercial clarity

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive day rate up to £600/day, Outside IR35
• Exposure to strategic Microsoft partnerships and complex enterprise programmes
• A collaborative, high-performing environment where accountability and autonomy go hand in hand
• The opportunity to influence growth strategy, not just maintain delivery
• A team culture that genuinely values learning, partnership, and long-term relationship building

We’ll keep this simple: if it sounds good, get in touch.

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