Our client is seeking a Manager, Alliance Driver, to join their Risk Assurance Services team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on leading the strategic relationship with Microsoft and ensuring alignment between alliance initiatives and the firm's risk assurance priorities. You will manage client accounts, oversee project delivery, and contribute to business development through partnership management and proposition design. This is a key opportunity to drive innovation and value through collaboration, technology integration, and strategic execution within a forward-thinking professional services environment.
Job Duties
- Manage client accounts to ensure alignment with broader strategic initiatives
- Deliver exceptional outcomes across alliance-driven projects
- Develop and implement strategic propositions for the Microsoft Alliance
- Facilitate cross-team collaboration and ensure clear, effective communication
- Maintain adherence to professional and quality standards across all activities
- Analyse market trends to support business planning and pipeline development
- Provide strategic input into the development and execution of alliance roadmaps
- Mentor and support junior team members including Associates and Senior Associates
- Collaborate with senior management to influence broader alliance and service delivery strategies
Job Requirements
- Minimum of five years' experience in partner and alliance management, with a track record of driving successful demand generation and strategic delivery
- Proven ability to manage and nurture strategic partnerships and cross-functional collaboration
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling written reports and lead presentations effectively
- High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining quality standards across teams
- Experience advising clients on business and technology change, including risk and strategy guidance
- Previous involvement in complex programme or project delivery, especially within large or regulated organisations
- Bachelor's degree required; a Master's degree is preferred
- Relevant qualifications such as an MBA, Chartered Institute of Marketing, MSc or BSc in Computer Science are desirable
- Limited travel required (up to 25%)
What You’ll Love
You will be at the heart of shaping innovation in a respected risk assurance function, working closely with major technology partners and clients to deliver strategic value. Our client offers a collaborative, progressive environment where leadership, initiative and partnership development are truly valued.
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