Software Asset Manager

Technical skills: Software Asset Manager

Report to the SAM Process Owner from the client side to work in conjunction to adhere to the established Policy and Process at the organization.

Manage and optimize the use of the SAM tool within the organization.

Ensure accurate hardware and software inventory records are maintained within the SAM tool.

Coordinate with IT and procurement departments to ensure all new assets are correctly entered into the SAM tool.

Monitor software licenses and usage within the SAM tool to avoid under-utilization or non-compliance.

Generate reports using the SAM tool to provide insights on asset utilization, compliance, lifecycle, etc.

Train staff on the use of the SAM tool and promote its benefits across the organization.

Interact with vendors to resolve any discrepancies between internal records in the SAM tool and external records.

Monitor and analyse trends in company spending and inventory control to make recommendations for the future, and to identify areas for possible savings and/or asset optimization, using the SAM tool data.

Establish and lead a SAM governance forum, bringing together stakeholders from across the organization to discuss and align on SAM strategies, policies, and procedures.

Drive regular meetings of the SAM governance forum, ensuring relevant topics are on the agenda and action items are followed up.

Facilitate communication between the SAM governance forum and other parts of the organization, promoting transparency and understanding of SAM activities.

Use the SAM tool to provide data and insights to the SAM governance forum, supporting decision-making and strategy development.

Ensure that decisions and actions from the SAM governance forum are implemented effectively, and feedback is collected for continuous improvement.

• 6-12 years of Experience in managing license compliance and audits for Tier1 (Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, RedHat, SAP, Citrix, Adobe, VMWare) and Tier 2 publishers (CyberArk, Cisco, Microfocus, Broadcom, UiPath etc.)
• Proven knowledge of Software Asset Management, Procurement and Contract Management processes.
• Proven knowledge of licensing policies for Tier1 and Tier2 publishers
• Ability to interpret software contracts and proof of entitlements
• Understand software deployment and licensing models to prepare compliance reporting
• Experience in conducting internal audit and providing external audit support
• Ability to suggest remediation actions and cost saving opportunities for Tier1 and Tier2 publishers