Microsoft Industrial and Energy Alliance

About the Role

EY has curated a dynamic ecosystem of Alliance and Ecosystem relationships which creates new forms of customer value to help our clients rapidly and digitally transform. The EY–Microsoft Alliance plays a critical role in driving revenue growth by identifying, shaping, and closing joint transformation opportunities between EY, Microsoft, and our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Microsoft Industrial & Energy alliance strategy and objectives in alignment with Microsoft Global Alliance priorities and EY Industrial & Energy sector growth agenda.
• Facilitate top-to-top Microsoft and EY Industrial & Energy relationships and program management to mobilize on strategic sector opportunities, accelerate field engagement and drive action.
• Drive results through disciplined, industrialized governance with clear accountability across Global service lines/practices, sectors, priority accounts/regions and Microsoft counterparts.
• Provide actionable insights to Microsoft Alliance executives and EY Industrial & Energy leadership, including pipeline, performance, account activation and market observations.
• Support the identification, development and activation of Microsoft priority solutions and partner programs across Industrial & Energy, including local/regional activation and compliance requirements.
• Deliver alliance intelligence with complete and accurate financial reporting, Microsoft impact/influence, sector pipeline visibility and account activation insights.
• Identify and activate priority Industrial & Energy accounts, supporting business plans, executive relationship mapping, operating cadence and enabling alliance contracts where required.
• Drive compliance with internal policies, independence requirements, alliance governance and commercial requirements.
• Collaborate with enablement and Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) teams to define sector-specific messaging, sales collateral and campaign materials for Industrial & Energy execution.
• Partner with regional alliance, sector, account and BMC leaders to execute Industrial & Energy alliance marketing and enablement activities.
• Contribute to the Global Alliance and Ecosystem Relationship network through content development, knowledge sharing, market insights and leading practices relevant to Microsoft and Industrial & Energy.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Deep Industrial & Energy industry expertise across Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Products, Energy, Power & Utilities, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Mining & Metals, Aerospace & Defense, and Mobility, with a strong understanding of the market, regulatory, sustainability, supply chain, data, AI, and technology trends driving growth, operational transformation, and innovation across the sector.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft ecosystem - including Azure, Data & AI, Security, Business Applications and Copilot - and the ability to position these capabilities against Industrial & Energy transformation priorities.
• Experience in alliance management, business development, go-to-market activation or sector-led growth in a technology or professional services company.
• Experience and evidence of success in building and nurturing win-win alliance relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Provide leadership in relationship management, governance oversight, marketing strategy, contract management, financial management, content management, operational support, strong relationship building skills and highly organized.
• Ability to translate Industrial & Energy client priorities into Microsoft-enabled alliance plays, joint go-to-market activities, pipeline acceleration and priority account activation.
• Highly credible communicator with excellent organization and project management skills and a proven track record delivering alliance sales, pipeline activation and revenue outcomes.
• Experience working across regions in a global alliance, partner or ecosystem-led sales model.
• Experience working in the Industrial & Energy sector.
• Relevant Microsoft or enterprise technology certifications.

What We Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• Base salary range:
• New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $198,900 to $357,900
• Bay Area California offices – $207,100 to $372,900
• All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $165,700 to $328,100
• Individual salaries are determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.
• Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.

This is a global role, optimally based in the US, UK or Europe. Anticipate a mix of virtual work, regular coordination with Global and Regional teams, and some travel.