At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage software assets, ensuring compliance and optimising costs for seamless air travel solutions.
- Company: Leading IT provider in the air transport industry, focused on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Negotiable day rate, hybrid work options, and potential for contract extension or permanent role.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and collaboration across teams in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team making air travel safer and more efficient with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 4-7 years in software asset management required.
Software Asset Manager
Summary
Location: Reading (Hybrid)
Day Rate: Negotiable
Duration: 6 Months (with a potential view to extend further or convert to a permanent role)
Availability: ASAP
About the Client
My client is the air transport industry's IT provider, delivering solutions for airlines, airports, aircraft, and governments.
Their technology powers more seamless, safe, and sustainable air travel. They are looking to hire an experienced Software Asset Manager on a contract for an initial 6 months.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Software Asset Manager to oversee the lifecycle of software assets across the organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining software compliance, optimizing licensing costs, and managing vendor relationships to ensure alignment with business and IT goals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all software assets using asset management tools.
• Monitor software usage and ensure compliance with licensing agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Lead software audits and respond to vendor inquiries or compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to negotiate and manage software contracts and renewals.
• Track software lifecycle from procurement to retirement and recommend costeffective upgrades or alternatives.
• Identify opportunities for license optimization, consolidation, or cost savings.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for effective software asset management.
• Provide regular reporting and metrics on software usage, compliance status, and vendor performance.
• Stay current with licensing trends, emerging technologies, and changes in software licensing models (e.g., cloud vs. on-premise).
What we are looking for
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in IT asset or software asset management.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in software asset management tools and platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Flexera, Snow Software).
• Experience in vendor contract negotiation and lifecycle management.
• Certifications such as CSAM (Certified Software Asset Manager) or ITIL are a plus.
Skills and Attributes:
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
Work Environment:
• Office-based with potential for hybrid or remote flexibility.
• Occasional travel for vendor meetings, audits, or conferences may be required.
Software Asset Manager in City of London employer: psd group
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