Software Asset Manager

As a Software Asset Management you will be responsible for the management of IT assets, which includes optimizing the value and cost while mitigating the risks these assets present throughout their life. This is done by establishing an effective technology life cycle that spans from IT asset selection, operation, refresh, migration, optimization, all the way through the retirement and disposal of the asset. You will be responsible for the governance of this life cycle and reporting data that is captured throughout the life cycle to improve the management of IT assets within the Group.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and manage license consumption metering processes for products in scope (licenses, software, consumption based, etc.). Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with software licensing terms and conditions. Identify any potential compliance gaps or risks. Take necessary actions to rectify them.
• Develop and implement license usage policies and guidelines to ensure compliance and optimize license utilization. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to define policies that align with business needs and industry best practices
• Analyze license usage data to identify opportunities for optimization. Identify underutilized licenses, explore license reassignment options, and make recommendations for optimizing license allocation and usage
• Operationally manage contracts and relationships to maximize value creation and costs for software licensing, maintenance, and service offerings
• Maintain centralized repository of license contracts, agreements, POs, invoice files. Ensure that all documents are up to date, properly described, and easily accessible for reference
• Support software procurement and secure it is performed in line with the policies
• Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of the consolidated budget for software products and licenses
• Act as a main contact when external audits occur
• Support the strategic, tactical, and commercial discussions along with decisions that affect software and licenses (according to the vendor interaction model)
• Advise relevant project, program, infrastructure and application portfolio managers on software licensing and compliance, recommended actions that will optimize the software portfolio
• Stay updated within the area (new licensing models, trends and be part of communities etc.)
• Run internal licensing portfolio governance; provide reports on license compliance, budget follow-up, report optimization efforts and cost savings achieved through license management activities. Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders, management teams, based on data analysis to support decision-making processes
• Cooperate and maintain relationships with external suppliers and consulting companies.
• Drive and maintain your own SAM external and internal network, represent the Group on external events and conferences, SAM events, etc.
• Remove road blockers, suggest ways to move forward

Required competencies and experience:

• Proven professional history within license management and administration, software licensing, software asset management for end user/desktop software and mid-tail software products and services
• Proven track of end user/desktop software and mid-tail software licensing principles and contractual aspects expertise
• Experience from leading in a global context, cross cultural awareness, and skills
• Experience with ITSM and SAM tools is an asset (SAM Pro, FNMEA, FNMS, FlexeraOne)
• Clear sens of end-to-end ownership management and initiative/proactiveness skills
• Ability to identify, understand, and prioritize the interests, needs and concerns of various stakeholders, including executive level, from the SAM perspective
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Clear sense of end-to-end ownership
• Comfort with multi-source data analysis
• Technical background is an asset
• Relevant university degree
• Complete proficiency in English is a requirement
• Experience with vendor management is an asset
• Negotiations skills are an asset

Our offer:

• B2B via Experis
• 1 day/week in the office in Wrocław OR 100% remote
• MultiSport Plus
• Group insurance
• Medicover Premium
• e-learning platform