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IT Software Lifecycle Manager

IT Software Lifecycle Manager

Ericsson

0 years

3 - 5 Lacs

Noida

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software sourcing management strategy drive licensing pricing maintenance support sam steering governance communication efficiency collaboration calculations analysis monitoring escalation report reporting compliance model finance procurement optimization planning termination strategies certifications itil cobit

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Part Time

Job Description

Our Exciting Opportunity

The position of the Software Asset Manager is to ensure that Ericsson Internal use customers maximize the value of the SW investments and at the same time is license compliant.
The Software Asset Manager keeps track of SW licenses and SW installations and works together with Product Owners, Sourcing, outsourcing suppliers and the SW suppliers. You Will:

The Software Asset Manager is responsible, for assigned SW suppliers, licenses and associated costs and should:

Define a comprehensive license management strategy for each assigned software supplier, including proactive action plans
Drive regular connects with SW supplier and build and maintain good relationships
Keep track of all SW license investments, maintain license records, current utilization and identify licensing surplus or shortfalls
Implement internal SW pricing models.
Safeguard SW maintenance and support renewals
Ensure all the costs that are purchased through Asset Management are properly reported and recovered from the respective product team
Identify savings opportunities for renewals, software licensing, and services. Follow through with product team, sourcing & end users to obtain identified savings

Processes

Secure SAM involvement in relevant Internal processes
Participate in Ericsson relevant steering groups and other internal meetings important to the governance of SW licenses
Monitor the SW business environment and best license practices
Internal communication to make SAM functions visible for stakeholders and end users
Define the interfaces to other internal functions/units and drive efficiency by cross unit collaboration (Sourcing, Prdouct Owner’s etc.)
Offer licensing expertise and cost calculations for internal stakeholders
Support commercial and legal teams to provide consequence analysis relating to licensing
Inform/escalate major license incompliance and/or violations to line management and/or relevant governance body
Initiate improvements and corrective actions when deficiencies are identified, including necessary monitoring and escalation until issues or gaps are resolved
Ensure to report all the cost that needs to be recovered from the business through proper channels
Identify license cost reduction activities together with product owners and Sourcing
Ensure accurate reporting for cost allocation on a periodical basis
Identify contact persons for all outsourcing suppliers, to manage information received from the SAM team
Provide guidance and knowledge to our outsourcing suppliers regarding Ericsson’s license compliance requirements
Actively communicate with software supplier's account manager to address license pricing model, usage and support issues, in collaboration with Sourcing

Organizational Interfaces

The Software Asset Manager should establish relationships to:

Product Owners - to understand actual SW use and plans for the applications
Sourcing - to get knowledge of existing license agreements and to support Sourcing in negotiations with demands, product selection and volumes etc
Finance – for the budget process, follow-up of actual costs, internal cost allocation and reporting
SW suppliers – for regular SW supplier governance and operational meetings and to build and maintain good relationships

Qualifications & Experience:

Experience working with multi-national global decentralized organizations
Familiarity with IT cost saving initiatives and reporting
Proficiency with software license management and related procurement practices
Experience working with software suppliers
Working knowledge of software asset optimization planning and scenario planning for buy, transfer and termination strategies for software asset use
Certifications on CSAM & ASAM preferable (not mandatory)

Knowledge:

The Software Asset Manager should have knowledge of:

General SW licensing definitions, rules and conditions, including maintenance and support, general software license agreements
Standards like ITIL, ISO, CoBIT preferable

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?

Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: India (IN) || Noida

Req ID: 769357

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