Microsoft Alliance Driver - Senior Manager

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in brand management, marketing and sales focus on collaboration to develop and execute strategic sales and marketing initiatives. These individuals focus on driving revenue growth, promoting the Firm's services, enhancing brand visibility, and capturing new business opportunities. They utilise market research, digital marketing, creative campaigns, and effective sales strategies to engage clients, enhance the firm's brand and market presence, and achieve organisational targets.

Those in Alliance at PwC will be responsible for establishing partnerships with companies to better serve our client’s needs. You will build relationships to complement PwC’s strategy through execution capabilities that allow PwC to deliver multi competency programmes and solve client’s most critical business issues. Working in this area, you will develop and execute the strategy and business plan, focus on market penetration and revenue growth, and identify opportunities for solution development and industry alignment. You will also build relationships with key Alliance executives, identify synergies between the technology and the Firm and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Microsoft Alliance team you will drive the overall Microsoft Alliance strategy, focusing on delivering PwC specific propositions and advancing pipeline progression. As a Senior Manager, you will lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while fostering client interactions to secure project success. This role offers the chance to work with senior executives, develop strategic relationships, and enhance market visibility, making a significant impact on PwC's growth trajectory.

Responsibilities

- Cultivate relationships with senior executives and stakeholders

- Work with teams to develop tailored compelling propositions

- Analyze pipeline progression and implement enhancements

- Foster a culture of exceptional performance and accountability

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- At least 8 years of Partner & Alliance Management, relationship management

What Sets You Apart

- Proven success in managing alliance partnerships

- Demonstrating advanced skills in executive-level communications

- Excelling in building and nurturing strategic relationships

- Leading cross-functional teams in dynamic environments

- Analyzing competitive landscapes for strategic insights

- Synthesizing data into actionable insights for planning

- Maintaining in-depth knowledge of partner offerings

- Monitoring key performance metrics for decision-making

- Ability to travel and/or travel internationally when needed

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $91,000 - $321,500. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals