Job Title: Software Asset Optimization Specialist
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Software Asset Optimization Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring software licensing compliance, optimizing software environments, and driving cost savings across the organization.
Main Responsibilities:
* Ensure software licensing compliance with all commercial and non-commercial agreements and regulations.
* Maintain and contribute to the development of our ICT Software Asset Management system.
* Manage vendor entitlements, renewals, and renewal schedules, while engaging with key stakeholders.
* Develop, enhance, and promote SAM and Cloud guidelines and processes.
* Conduct regular audits of the SAM system and its supporting data sources to ensure quality and compliance.
* Identify opportunities for software consolidation and rationalization.
* Manage internal and external software audits, minimising risk exposure by ensuring organizational compliance.
* Provide customer support for software licensing, acquisition, and management within a small team of specialists.
* Help reduce software and support costs by implementing optimization strategies, including identifying opportunities to eliminate, decommission, or reallocate underutilized licenses.
Requirements:
* A relevant tertiary qualification in information technology, business, or computer science, and/or relevant industry experience.
* Certifications in ITIL/lifecycle management/Software Asset Management or relevant industry experience.
* Demonstrable experience in Software Asset Management.
* Exposure to cloud cost management and value realization.
* Experience with one or more of the following software asset toolsets: Flexera/SNOW, Ivanti, XenSAM, Licenseware, Certero is preferred.
* Enterprise-class software licensing experience (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, Citrix, VMWare, Adobe).
About Us:
We are a global organization that empowers and enables supply chains around the world. Our mission is to create breakthrough products that drive innovation and growth.
What We Offer:
* A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
* Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
* A competitive compensation package.
Disclaimer:
From time to time, we may use external service providers to assist us with assessing applications. By applying for this role, you consent to us providing your personal information to these service providers, who will treat such information with strict confidentiality.