Specialist - Cloud & Infra Management

Software Asset Manager

Key Role and Responsibilities

- Software Inventory Management Maintain an accurate inventory of all software assets including licenses versions and installations

- License Compliance Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements and manage renewals and audits

- Procurement Support Assist in the procurement of software liaising with Finance team for the Invoicing Billing and maintenance of agreements in the designated repositories

- Usage Monitoring Monitor software usage to identify underutilized licenses and opportunities for cost savings

- Policy Development Develop and enforce software asset management policies and procedures

- Reporting Generate regular reports on software usage compliance and cost savings

- Vendor Management Maintain relationships with software vendors and manage contracts and agreements

- Training and Support Provide training and support to staff on software asset management best practices

- Responsible for managing and optimizing the companys software assets ensuring compliance with licensing agreements and supporting costeffective software procurement and usage

- Experience with cloudbased software and licensing models

- Expertise in Tier 1 Publishers Microsoft Adobe Oracle SAP

- Expertise in License Cost Optimization and Saving Opportunities

- Expertise in managing ELP for all major publishers and compliance

- Ensuring there is no Noncompliance and associated risks

- Governance

- Review service commitments if any KPIs metrics

- Perform Software asset audits when required

- Work with necessary teams to ensure publisher audit readiness

- Conducts prereview of reports related to assets

- Identify policy or process violations and address the same

Skills required

- Strong understanding of software licensing and compliance

- Excellent organizational and analytical skills

- Proficiency in SAM tools ServiceNow SAM Pro Flexera

- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

- Education Bachelors degree in information technology Computer Science or a related field

- Experience Minimum of 3 years of experience in software asset management or a related role

Preferred Certifications

- Certification in Software Asset Management eg CSAM

- ITIL4 Foundation