Microsoft Programme Executive

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company?

Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team?

Join our Commercial Programme Management team

The Commercial Programme Management team at Softcat is the powerhouse behind the successful delivery of vendor programmes. They evaluate and ensure that each programme not only aligns with strategic objectives but also brings tangible value to customers and impacts Softcat positively. With a keen focus on governance, the team effectively manages interconnected projects, guaranteeing that programme execution meets the highest quality standards. They are adept at resource allocation, risk mitigation, and financial management, all while providing detailed reports to stakeholders. Their commitment to continuous improvement and gap analysis drives innovation, making recommendations that enhance vendor programme effectiveness. Programmes looked after by this team will include, but are not limited to; large investment agreements, end customer funding, partner competencies / specialisations & the Softcat Vendor Framework.

The team is made up of 11 individuals that are based across several of our UK office locations.

Success. The Softcat Way.

It's an exciting time to be at Softcat, one of the UK's most successful technology solutions businesses. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We've reached the £1 billion+ pa revenue milestone, opened our first office outside the UK and picked up a series of industry awards. We've got even bigger plans for the future. So, if you share our drive and ambition, get ready to achieve more from your career.

About the Role

The Microsoft Programmes Executive will play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing Microsoft programme utilisation, this is a great entry level opportunity. You will become a subject matter expert in Microsoft's programmes, with support from various Softcat teams, to better collaborate with the Microsoft Programme Manager in evaluating programme suitability and importance based on commerciality. You will work collaboratively with the Microsoft alliances, Product & Services, Vendor CSM, engagement, and sales teams to ensure successful programme delivery, risk management, and reporting. You will advise on specialisations and support their acquisition to unlock additional programmes. Having an interest in building improved process to ensure simplicity, effectiveness and scalability for us to meet Microsoft goals.

As Microsoft Programme Executive, you'll be responsible for:

• Analyse key benefits and risks of new and existing programmes to support evaluation in collaboration with the Microsoft Programme Manager.
• Assist sales in understanding and following programme processes, such as attend QBR's
• Ensure programme outputs meet required standards and deliver value.
• Support in preparing and collating required POE for Strategic investment claiming on quarterly basis.
• Identify gaps in vendor programmes and make recommendations to the Alliances team.

We'd love you to have

• Prior experience in a sales environment within a technology firm would be desirable, and project / programme qualification and management would be beneficial but not essential.
• Strategic thinking with awareness of risk assessment, resource allocation, and commerciality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!

Work in a way that works for you

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Working with us

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.

Join us

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/

Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.