Software Asset Manager

Company Background:

Genuine Parts Company (GPC), founded in 1928 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a global leader in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added services. With more than 60,000 employees and over 10,000 locations worldwide, GPC serves customers across North America, Europe, and Australasia through a diverse portfolio of market-leading businesses.

This role supports Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), GPC’s European automotive aftermarket business and one of the leading distributors of passenger and commercial vehicle parts in Europe. Operating across multiple European countries, AAG serves thousands of customers through an extensive network of distribution, retail, and service locations.

The position can be based in one of our European locations and offers the opportunity to work in an international environment, collaborating with stakeholders across multiple countries and functions. You will contribute to initiatives that support operational excellence, digital transformation, and the continued growth of one of the world's leading automotive parts organizations.

Join us and be part of a global organization combining industry expertise, innovation, and technology to shape the future of the automotive aftermarket.

Role Overview:

The Software Asset Manager is responsible for the effective management, optimisation, and compliance of the organisation’s software assets across the IT estate. The role supports the Head of IT Performance Management & VMO by providing visibility of software licensing positions, entitlement management, utilisation trends, compliance risks, and associated financial impacts.

The position focuses on establishing and maintaining a structured Software Asset Management (SAM) capability, ensuring software licences are accurately tracked, managed, and optimised throughout their lifecycle. The role works closely with IT teams, procurement, finance, vendors, and business stakeholders to improve licence utilisation, reduce software-related risks, support cost optimisation initiatives, and provide management reporting on software compliance and consumption.

The Software Asset Manager is a hybrid working position based on Porto or Kraków. Travel to other European offices should be expected as and when required.

Responsibilities:

- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the organisation's Software Asset Management capability, processes, and standards.
- Maintain accurate records of software entitlements, licence agreements, maintenance contracts, and subscription services.
- Monitor software deployments, usage, and consumption across the IT estate to ensure licence compliance and optimisation opportunities are identified.
- Manage software licence inventories and reconcile software installations against purchased entitlements.
- Prepare regular software asset and licence compliance reporting key stakeholders (including Group & Country CIOs, CTO)
- Identify, assess, and communicate software licensing risks, compliance exposures, and remediation actions.
- Support internal and external software licence audits, including vendor audit preparation and response activities.
- Work closely with procurement, vendor management, and finance teams to support licence renewals, true-ups, and contract planning activities.
- Identify opportunities to optimise software spend through licence rationalisation, re-harvesting, consolidation, and improved utilisation.
- Produce management insights on software asset performance, compliance status, licence consumption, renewal pipelines, and optimisation initiatives.
- Support vendor negotiations by providing accurate licence data, usage information, and compliance positions.
- Maintain awareness of software licensing models, vendor terms, and industry best practices to support effective Software Asset Management.

Requirements:

Experience and Education:

- 3-6 years of experience in Software Asset Management (SAM), IT Asset Management, Vendor Management, IT Procurement, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of software licensing models, compliance management, and software asset lifecycle management.
- Hands-on experience managing software licences, entitlement records, audit activities, and compliance reviews.
- Experience working with major software vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Adobe, IBM, VMware, or Salesforce.
- Experience analysing software usage and identifying licence optimisation and cost-saving opportunities.
- Experience preparing reports and recommendations for business stakeholders and management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, or a related discipline.
- ITAM, CSAM, CITAM, ITIL, or similar certifications are considered an advantage.

Competencies:

- Strong understanding of software licensing, subscription models, and vendor contracts.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret licensing and compliance data.
- Ability to translate complex licensing information into clear business recommendations.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Commercial awareness with a focus on license optimization and cost control.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Very good communication skills in English.

Location: Kraków / Poland

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