Software Asset Specialist

Description

In this position we are looking for someone who will be responsible for the management of the lifecycle for our IT software assets (software, maintenances etc.) including inventory, compliance, usage and disposal aiming to optimize the total cost of ownership and sustainability and capitalizing on opportunities to minimize operating costs. You are required to be highly analytical, gathering data from multiple sources and applying your knowledge of licensing and software asset management to ensure we are compliant with our software licensing and contracts.

Responsibilities

• To provide end-to-end ownership of the assigned software products, regardless of where the technology components reside
• To manage the IT Software License Compliance for the assigned Vendor(s)/Manufacturer(s)
• To support the IT Software Compliance audits (internal and external)
• To manage and develop the relationship between ITAM, VMO and the assigned Vendor(s)/Manufacturer(s)
• To support IT Asset Lifecycle processes
• Owning the Software Compliance process for the assigned Vendor(s)/Manufacturer(s) – Managing, Supporting and Developing the process - Reviewing of installed base and comparison with actual number of licenses for assigned products
• Supporting all external Software compliance audits incl. SAM engagements
• Supporting all internal IT compliance audits
• Owning the software lifecycle process for assigned products - liaise with the appropriate process owners and IT teams throughout the Software lifecycle incl. changing licensing terms
• Collecting information for budgeting, software compliance & inventory, contract summaries, and cost comparisons
• Identifying saving opportunities for renewals, software licensing and services and follow through with IT VMO and vendors to obtain and capture savings
• Managing the licenses and the reuse of unused licenses – analyze requests in order to optimize license usage and avoid over-spending/unnecessary cost increase for assigned products
• Managing the standard definition process from an ITAM point of view
• Supporting advanced Software replacement programs (e.g. Operating System upgrades)
• Maintaining ITAM database as part of the processes (inventory etc.) and ensuring data quality and accuracy including company confidential data
• Analyzing and supporting the implementation of new possible data sources
• Standardizing and automating reports, feeds or information from data sources
• Reviewing the data quality from integration of new data sources
• Periodic reviewing and maintaining of Software Products (incl. Software Maintenance)
• Working with the relevant ITAM team members and ITAM tool consultant to ensure quality and accuracy of data and information within the system
• Classification of new identified Software fingerprints
• Communicating through email, individual or group meetings and/or presentations to end users, management, IT Staff and vendors
• Responding to requests from management and IT Staff for specific IT Software Asset Management data or information
• Providing internal licensing training sessions for appropriate IT teams
  
  

Requirements

Strong analytical skills

IT Skill areas should include: Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge (required), Advanced software licensing knowledge (required, certifications advantage), Microsoft SharePoint knowledge (basic required, advanced advantage), IT Asset Management tools knowledge (advanced required), Advanced ITAM/Software Certification – Certified Software Asset Manager or equal (required), Microsoft SQL knowledge (advantage), ServiceNow knowledge (advantage), Oracle (advantage)

An effective communicator

Strong, demonstrable Customer focus

Strong analytical capabilities and good problem-solving skill

Language knowledge: Fluent in English (speaking / reading / writing)

Quick learner, team player

Primary Location

Romania-Cluj-Cluj-Napoca

Job Function

Information Technology

Job Posting Date

Dec 11, 2018, 6:43:11 AM