Remote work, England
Salary upon application
Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst
Remote - UK Based
Salary upon application
The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst to join our client. This is a vital role responsible for optimising the software licensing, ensuring compliance, and identifying cost-saving opportunities across the global software estate. You will play a key part in managing our software assets from procurement through to retirement, leveraging data and analysis to drive strategic decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
Remote - UK Based
Salary upon application
The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst to join our client. This is a vital role responsible for optimising the software licensing, ensuring compliance, and identifying cost-saving opportunities across the global software estate. You will play a key part in managing our software assets from procurement through to retirement, leveraging data and analysis to drive strategic decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Software Inventory & Discovery: Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all software assets, utilising various discovery tools, purchase records, and deployment data.
- License Management: Track and manage software licenses, entitlements, and contracts across multiple vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, Salesforce, AWS, Google Cloud).
- Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Conduct regular license reconciliation and audits to ensure compliance with software vendor terms and conditions, identifying and mitigating potential audit risks.
- Cost Optimisation: Analyse software usage patterns, identify underutilized licenses, and recommend strategies for cost reduction, including license harvesting, true-ups, and alternative licensing models.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Generate comprehensive SAM reports and dashboards, providing insights into license consumption, compliance status, and cost savings to stakeholders.
- Vendor Management Support: Assist with vendor negotiations, contract renewals, and licensing discussions by providing accurate data and analysis.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of SAM policies, processes, and procedures.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with IT operations, procurement, finance, legal, and business units to support their software needs and ensure SAM best practices are followed.
- Software Lifecycle Management: Support the entire software lifecycle from request to procurement, deployment, usage monitoring, and eventual retirement.
- Tooling: Utilise and contribute to the effective operation of SAM tools (e.g., ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, Snow Software, Aspera) and other related systems.
- Essential:
- 3+ years of proven experience in a dedicated Software Asset Management (SAM) role.
- Solid understanding of software licensing models for major vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, SaaS providers, cloud services).
- Proficiency with at least one industry-standard SAM tool (e.g., ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera One, Snow Software, Aspera SmartTrack).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw actionable conclusions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders remotely.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment, demonstrating strong time management and self-discipline.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables).
- Experience with ticketing systems and IT Service Management (ITSM) processes.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Highly Desirable:
- SAM certifications (e.g., IAITAM CSAM, ITIL, PRINCE2).
- Experience with cloud licensing models (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for data automation.
- Experience with procurement systems and processes.
- Familiarity with contract management principles.
- Experience in a global or multi-national organisation.
- Ability to work effectively across different time zones when required.
Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
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