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EY

GDS Microsoft Partner Program Specialist – Assistant Director

EY

. Support governance, operational management, value realization and continuous improvement of EY’s Microsoft alliance partner program ecosystem .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeKochi • IndiaLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Microsoft Partner Center administration and alliance operations, with a strong focus on governance, reporting, and continuous improvement. Proficient in utilizing AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness.

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Microsoft Partner Center AdministrationAlliance OperationsGovernance RoutinesPower BI Dashboard DevelopmentStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
Program GovernanceBusiness TransformationKPI FrameworksData AnalysisFinancial AcumenCross-Functional CoordinationCompliance DocumentationMarketplace ConfigurationsInvestment GovernanceReporting and Dashboards
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationAttention to DetailProcess MindsetAbility to Manage AmbiguityFollow-Through Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficePower BIMicrosoft CopilotPower PlatformWorkflow Automation
Certifications & Qualifications
Project Management CertificationAgile CertificationBusiness Analysis Certification
Industry Keywords
Microsoft EcosystemPartner ProgramsCloud Partner ProgramCommercial OperationsProfessional Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support governance, operational management, value realization and continuous improvement of EY’s Microsoft alliance partner program ecosystem
  • Coordinate program benefits, incentives, eligibility, investments, marketplace/co-sell priorities and alliance growth activities
  • Administer Microsoft Partner Center, including profiles, enrollments, agreements, access, permissions, incentives, benefits, referrals/co-sell and marketplace configurations
  • Maintain operating models, governance routines, KPI trackers, executive review inputs, escalation logs and control mechanisms
  • Translate alliance priorities into execution plans, trackers, eligibility logs, utilization summaries, portfolio views and compliance documentation
  • Monitor funding utilization, benefits realization, investment governance, incentive tracking, specialization readiness, risks and leadership reporting
  • Prepare executive dashboards, business updates, decision materials, portfolio summaries and governance inputs
  • Coordinate with Microsoft Alliance, Finance, Operations, GTM, Service Lines, Business Development, Markets and Microsoft-facing teams
  • Maintain decision logs, action trackers, RAID logs, issue registers and follow-up mechanisms for governance forums
  • Identify dependencies, policy constraints, partner requirements, execution risks and commercial implications; recommend mitigation and escalate issues
  • Support revenue-enabling motions, partner value realization, investment return, pipeline visibility and alliance operating effectiveness
  • Standardize processes across regions and teams
  • Develop Power BI dashboards, scorecards, trend analysis and leadership insights
  • Use Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, Fabric, workflow automation and AI-enabled productivity tools to improve reporting and decision quality
  • Ensure documentation, controls and reporting align with EY policies, Microsoft requirements, audit expectations, data privacy standards and quality guidelines
  • Create reusable templates, improve documentation, share best practices and promote continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Demonstrable, hands-on Microsoft Partner Center administration experience in a complex partner organization; mandatory and non-negotiable
  • University graduate or postgraduate qualification; specialization in Business Administration, Finance, Technology, Engineering, Economics, Management or a related field preferred
  • 12+ years of experience in alliance operations, partner operations, PMO, program governance, commercial operations, reporting, business transformation or ecosystem support
  • Prior experience supporting Microsoft, technology alliances, partner programs, professional services organizations or global matrix environments preferred
  • Experience maintaining Microsoft Partner Center account and program configurations, user access and role assignments, enrollments and agreements, access/configuration issues, incentives, benefits, referrals/co-sell, marketplace and compliance activities
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional workstreams, governance routines, trackers and stakeholder-ready reporting
  • Strong experience in alliance operations, partner programs, ecosystem support, strategic PMO, commercial operations, business reporting, transformation support or governance operations
  • Good understanding of Microsoft partner ecosystem themes, including incentives, Solution Partner designations, specializations, marketplace, co-sell, cloud, Data and AI, security, business applications and program investment frameworks
  • Ability to support operating models, KPI frameworks, governance routines, executive reporting packs, portfolio views and decision materials
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management and follow-through skills in a matrixed, cross-geo environment
  • Analytical and financial acumen
  • Ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, high-impact requests and sensitive business information
  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and Power BI
  • Ability to apply AI-enabled tools responsibly while following EY guidelines
  • Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, process mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
  • Microsoft credentials or training relevant to Partner Center, Cloud Partner Program operations, Security, Azure, Modern Work or Business Applications are an advantage
  • Project/Program Management, Agile, Strategy, Portfolio Management, Business Analysis or Business Transformation certification is an additional advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Continuous learning and skills development
  • Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact
  • Leadership insights, coaching and confidence-building
  • Diverse and inclusive culture
  • Collaboration with global EY teams
  • Exposure to learning, skills and insights across EY’s global delivery network