Location
Thane | India
Job description
Summary:
Join our team as a Software Asset Manager and be at the forefront of transforming software asset management (SAM) into a strategic powerhouse for our organization. In this role, you will spearhead initiatives to enhance SAM approaches across all functional areas, placing optimization and cost savings/avoidance at the forefront of your mission.
As a key player in our team, you will seamlessly integrate SAM with our service delivery model, creating a desired future state where efficiency and effectiveness go hand in hand. Your expertise will drive innovation, ensuring that SAM is not just a function but a catalyst for operational excellence.
Moreover, your impact will extend beyond the realms of IT. By closely integrating SAM with financial information, you will be instrumental in driving significant cost savings and influencing procurement negotiations related to audits and software license renewals. Your strategic insights will directly contribute to the financial health of the company, making you an invaluable asset in our pursuit of excellence.
This role will enable a single holistic approach across SAM including –
- More automated and integrated model linked with financial data
- Operational cost savings possible in 2024 with delivery of a consolidated approach across all SAM elements
- More effective approach to software asset management likely to identify savings be better prepared for audits with enhanced visibility into software utilization.
- SAM integrated with services enables improved self-service and automated service experience for customers
- A consolidated strategy across all SAM elements that support WTW strategy
- Centrally provisioning and request fulfilment across WTW for approved & unapproved software suppliers
- Effective management of SaaS provider demand that aligns with WTW strategy
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for combined software asset management processes
- Responsible for continual enhancements to framework for all enterprise technology software
- Integrates existing software asset management processes to provide a single, efficient model through which WTW manages and maintains software providers.
- Drives improvements to SAM to integrate and align with financial data
- Ensures that partnership is formed with all key stakeholders and that all requirements for the SAM model are managed appropriately
- Drives more automated and integrated solutions across SAM
- Establishes a set of performance measures for the SAM framework
Requirements:
- Relevant work experience in software asset management, IT procurement, or a related field is typically required. The exact years of experience may vary based on the seniority of the role.
- Strong understanding of software licensing models and agreements.
- Knowledge of IT procurement processes and vendor management.
- Familiarity with software asset management tools and technologies.
- Analytical skills to assess software usage and recommend optimization strategies.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills for dealing with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Understanding of legal and compliance aspects related to software licensing.
- While not always mandatory, certifications can significantly enhance your candidacy. Consider pursuing certifications such as:
- Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)
- IAITAM Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certifications, especially ITIL Foundation.
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