Associate Director, Software Asset Management

In this role, you will be an integral part of the Software Asset Management (SAM) team at Novartis, where your primary responsibility will be managing the lifecycle of software assets to ensure proper licensing and utilization. Your collaboration with Business Application owners, managers, and Procurement will be crucial in ensuring compliance with license agreements, optimizing costs, and maximizing the use of purchased licenses. Your key responsibilities will include driving SAM initiatives by developing and implementing policies and procedures, establishing relationships with key stakeholders in IT and management, assessing reporting needs of IT Functions and Procurement, and aligning these needs with the Software Asset Management tool (USU License Manager (LIMA)). You will work closely with IT Functions to provide guidance on software license compliance and spend management, act as a SAM business partner, provide strategy for improvements in the SAM Roadmap, ensure service provider adherence to SLAs and deadlines, and supervise data quality and regular license balance reporting. As an ideal candidate, you should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience, have at least 10 years of experience in SAM with expertise in principles, processes, and tools (knowledge of USU LIMA is a plus), and demonstrate the ability to navigate a matrixed organization while building and maintaining relationships with senior IT and Business stakeholders. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, along with proficiency in English (both written and oral), are essential for this role. Desirable qualifications include a Master's Degree or MBA, as well as familiarity with USU LIMA. Novartis values diversity and inclusion, striving to create a work environment that represents the patients and communities served. The company is committed to providing accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or to perform essential job functions, please contact diversityandincl.india@novartis.com. Novartis encourages professionals interested in staying connected and learning about career opportunities to join the Novartis Network. The company's commitment to helping individuals with diseases and their families extends beyond innovative science, relying on a community of dedicated individuals collaborating to achieve breakthroughs that impact patients" lives positively. If this specific role does not align with your experience or career goals, but you wish to remain informed about Novartis and potential opportunities, consider joining the Novartis Network. Novartis offers a range of benefits and rewards to support personal and professional growth, detailed in the provided handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards.,