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Location

Nottingham | United Kingdom

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Job description

Discover the Unexpected

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. We’re passionate about unlocking the power of data in order to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done.

Our 21k amazing employees in 40+ countries believe the possibilities for you, and the world, are growing. We’re investing in the future, through new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. To do this we employ the brightest minds that share our purpose and want to make a difference.

This is a remote position but must be based in the UK.

Job Description

The Global Experian IT Services Software Asset Management (SAM) team are responsible for ensuring licensing compliance for large strategic suppliers together with understanding the centralised deployment / software usage to inform contract anniversary dates and renewals.

As such, the team works closely with our external SAM provider, the global procurement team, the Global technology demand team as well as both Global and Regional technical teams. By working closely with other teams the Software License Specialist role is expected to take responsibility for specific vendors/software titles and bring the relevant teams together as and when required.

Principle responsibilities 

• Manage one of the primary vendor license estates (IBM, Oracle or Microsoft) through coordination of information with external supplier, maintain accurate deployment and drawdown records and coordinate closely with procurement and demand teams on contract renewals and anniversary dates 
• Support the contract execution and renewals processes by providing accurate information related to license allocation/usage, and maintain open dialog regarding license footprint across a portfolio of software titles and coordinate audits.
• Liaise and support finance teams on budgeting and forecasting software related pricing activities 
• Identify areas of continuous improvement including increased automation for asset management process efficiencies 
• Proactively identify and drive opportunities across desktop, server & cloud to successful outcomes through rationalizing and standardizing software renewal contracts together with rationalizing software titles for overlapping product sets to reduce costs 
• Be an ambassador and evangelist for good SAM practices within the Global organisation 

Qualifications

• Demonstrable IT asset management experience, preferably software asset management 
• Experience of managing Software Contracts & dealing with Software Vendors/Publishers and Resellers is critical 
• Understanding of software usage metrics and contractual terms for at least one of Microsoft, Oracle or IBM 
• Understanding of Citrix and VMware architecture, and public cloud processes/concepts 
• Experience dealing with license implications on OS platforms such as Windows, MAC, Linux & Solaris would be preferred 
• Any following recognised accreditations such as IAITAM Certification, CSAM and CITAM , Agile & Lean Certifications.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours.

Experian's culture and people are key differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. We’re an award winning organisation due to our strong people first approach.

Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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