Director Microsoft

About Us:
At Gartner, we empower leaders and organizations worldwide with trusted insights, expert guidance, and practical tools to make smarter decisions and achieve lasting success. Joining our team means being part of a global network that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We create an environment where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact on businesses everywhere. If you’re passionate about shaping the future and working with a recognized industry leader, we’d love to welcome you.
Responsibilities:
Technical/Commercial Presales:
Work with client’s procurement, vendor management, and IT leadership teams to identify technical demands and translate requirements into commercial models.
You will present complex information tailored to the situation
Talent for communication - Able to present in a simple, compelling way
Active networker, you will need to be able to build a solid personal brand
Commercially astute – You need to be able to understand the commercial dynamics of a situation
Expert in Delivery:
You will be the go-to person for technical questions and industry knowledge
Hands on analytical and SME support on strategic complex engagements
Strong problem-solving skills
High degree of attention to detail in a fast pace pressured environment
Content Creation:
Develop tailored sales collateral and training material
Market and Subject expert – you will continually research market and subject to adapt content accordingly
Enhance the “product” through learning from customers and engagements
Skills/Experience required:
5 -10 years of relevant experience in licensing strategy, enterprise technology, or related fields.
In-depth understanding of Microsoft’s commercial objectives and go to market strategies.
Expert in Microsoft licensing contracts & product use rights.
Extensive experience working with customers to identify Microsoft product demand and requirements.
Enthusiastic follower of technology trends, particularly how cloud and enterprise software are effectively deployed by global organizations.
Ability to analyze large volumes of data and produce logical conclusions.
Articulate and succinct communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Positive, energetic, motivated and tenacious work ethic with high standards.
Who are we?
At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.
Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.
Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.
What makes Gartner a great place to work?
Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.
We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.
Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.
We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.
What do we offer?
Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.
Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.
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Director Microsoft

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