IT Software Asset Manager in Stevenage

IT Software Asset Manager – Contract – 12 Months
Location: Stevenage - Hybrid
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IT Software Asset Manager to join a Digital Excellence team responsible for delivering high-quality IT services across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a software asset management professional with strong licensing expertise and hands-on experience of SNOW Software Asset Management tools. You will play a critical role in ensuring software licence compliance, optimising software utilisation, and driving effective software asset management practices across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end software licence compliance across the IT estate.
• Administer and maintain the SNOW Software Asset Management (SAM) platform.
• Interpret and apply software licensing terms, conditions, and compliance requirements.
• Analyse software usage data and metering information to optimise licence utilisation and reduce costs.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve software asset management processes and best practices.
• Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on software procurement, licensing, and usage.
• Manage software lifecycle activities from acquisition through to retirement.
• Conduct regular software compliance audits, comparing deployment against entitlement and identifying any risks or optimisation opportunities.
• Analyse contractual, financial, and licensing data to determine and report on software compliance positions.
• Produce accurate reports detailing installed software, versions, and licence volumes across the organisation.
• Maintain comprehensive records of software entitlements and proof-of-licence documentation.
• Create and maintain process documentation, procedures, and operational guides.
• Support internal and external audit activities as required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in Software Asset Management (SAM).
• Strong expertise with SNOW Software Asset Management tools.
• In-depth understanding of software licensing models, compliance requirements, and licence optimisation strategies.
• Experience conducting software audits and compliance assessments.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience managing software asset lifecycle processes.
• Ability to develop and improve governance, processes, and documentation.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within large, complex enterprise IT environments.
• Knowledge of IT Asset Management (ITAM) best practices.
• Familiarity with software vendor licensing frameworks (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, IBM).
• Experience supporting regulatory and compliance audits.