Job Title: Software Asset Management Professional
This role involves overseeing the procurement, licensing, and lifecycle management of software products across multiple product lines.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all software is procured, licensed, and maintained in alignment with Defence policies. This includes providing support to enable value-for-money outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage the Software Asset Management (SAM) Tool
2. Oversee software deployment, tracking, and license renewals
3. Add and manage software assets in the SAM Tool
4. Monitor support and maintenance agreements
5. Produce and analyze licensing usage reports
6. Conduct audits and software stocktakes
7. Interpret EULAs and support vendor compliance reviews
Governance & Compliance:
1. Provide licensing governance guidance to project teams
2. Assist with configuration of CMDB / Software Discovery Tools
3. Ensure continuity of critical software licenses
4. Support compliance with internal software policies
Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting:
1. Communicate effectively with internal technical teams and external stakeholders
2. Collaborate within a matrix structure to deliver software needs on time and within budget
3. Provide project governance input on software-related matters
Requirements:
* Proven experience in Software Licensing/Asset Management
* Skilled in managing enterprise licensing agreements
* Familiarity with SAM tools (e.g., JIRA Insight, TAMIT, APM)
* Experience with CMDBs, SharePoint, and Excel reporting
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong stakeholder and vendor engagement experience
* Experience working in Australian Government or Defence environments
* Exposure to project risk, issue, and schedule management
* NV2 Clearance
* Diploma of IT Asset Management or equivalent
* Certifications in Project Management or Systems Engineering