Microsoft Licensing Specialist

responsible to liaise, investigate and provide Microsoft licensing advice and specialist consulting to customers in terms of the following:
T-36 Programme Management and Software Assurance Benefits Activation. This will be achieved through co-operative and interactive consultation with the Business Development Support, Licensing Desk and the Microsoft SAM team. Overall accountability for the successful delivery of all Microsoft licensing activities in line with the required behavioural pattern.

CONTEXT
The Microsoft Lifecycle Management business will provide a single platform strategy for Microsoft for BCG globally and provide the full lifecycle management to the Microsoft Licensing customers.
1. Microsoft Licensing Specialists: Is responsible to liaise, investigate and provide Microsoft licensing advice and specialist consulting to customers in terms of the following: T-36 Programme Management and Software Assurance Benefits Activation including Regional Support (including other countries)
2. Microsoft Platform Management: Is responsible to manage vendor interface and strategies within BCG with Microsoft in terms of the following: Microsoft Partner Network, Learning and Assessment, Certifications, Channel Incentive Program (CHIP), Rebates and Vouchers, Software Assurance Claims and Recoveries (DDPS; SDPS)
3. Microsoft Licensing Desk: Is responsible for quoting, ordering and billing of all transactions in terms of Microsoft engagement
4. Asset Management (MS SAM & ITAM): is responsible for full contract management and IT asset management to all BCG customers as well as performing Microsoft Software Asset Management per Microsoft Guidelines in terms of the following: SAM Infrastructure Optimisation, Compliance Effective License Position (ELP), Contract Negotiation, Discovery Tool Management and Deployment and Reporting

CUSTOMERS
Employees
Business Divisions
Clients Account Managers (Microsoft)
BCX Account Executives
BCX Sales Executives
MLM: Microsoft SAM
MLM: Microsoft Licensing Desk
MLM: Microsoft Platform Management