Microsoft Alliance Coordinator

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a global software and cloud solutions provider and distributor, powered by around 12,000 people across more than 70 countries. But what really makes us SoftwareOne is our people: curious minds, different perspectives, and talented teams working together to solve real challenges and create meaningful impact. Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow, explore new possibilities, and build a career that's uniquely yours, while helping shape what's next in technology.

The role

• Do you enjoy coordinating strategic partnerships and bringing multiple teams together around shared priorities?
• Are you excited by the opportunity to work with Microsoft, one of the global leaders in software and cloud?
• Can you turn complex partner programs, funding opportunities, and enablement initiatives into effective execution?

Practical Information

Location: Helsinki, Finland | Visa Requirements: Valid visa for Finland | Language Requirements: Finnish and English| Learn more: softwareone.com

As our new Microsoft Alliance Coordinator, you'll support the strategic partnership between SoftwareOne and Microsoft, connecting sales, marketing, services, and alliance teams to turn shared priorities into action. You'll coordinate Microsoft partner programs, funding and incentives, and go-to-market initiatives while helping teams stay informed, enabled, and compliant. Your work will contribute to effective partnership operations, stronger seller readiness, and maximum value from available Microsoft programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day Microsoft alliance activities, business plans, strategic initiatives, quarterly reviews, planning cycles, and stakeholder communication
• Manage Microsoft funding and incentive programs, including Co-op, ECIF, MDF, claims, governance requirements, utilization tracking, and reporting
• Support joint go-to-market campaigns, events, webinars, workshops, demand-generation activities, and ROI reporting with marketing teams
• Coordinate Microsoft training, certification, seller enablement, mandatory learning, and onboarding to relevant tools, processes, and programs
• Maintain alliance documentation, calendars, operational dashboards, Partner Center administration, KPIs, and accurate data across CRM and related systems
• Prepare reports, presentations, and executive summaries while coordinating effectively with Microsoft stakeholders and internal sales, marketing, services, finance, operations, and alliance teams

What we need to see from you

• Experience in alliance management, partner programs, marketing coordination, sales operations, or vendor management
• Experience working with Microsoft partner programs is highly desirable
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Information Technology, or a related field
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, combined with effective project coordination and organization
• Analytical and reporting capabilities with Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and CRM platforms
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

• Comprehensive occupational health care and accident insurance
• ePassi Flex benefits covering lunch, sports, culture, commuting and well-being
• Free gym access and wellness activities
• Regular team events, social activities and hobby communities
• Company phone and internet benefits
• Access to a wide range of employee discounts through the CaPS benefits program
• Professional development opportunities, learning resources and continuous upskilling in an international environment
• A collaborative culture that combines teamwork, support and individual autonomy in your role

Job Function

Sales

Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at reasonable.accommodations@softwareone.com.

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At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.