We are seeking an experienced Software Asset Management (SAM) Manager with a strong understanding of open-source software and related contracts.
This mid-management role involves overseeing software asset management with a focus on open-source components, ensuring compliance, and optimizing usage.
While extensive legal expertise is not required, familiarity with open-source licensing and contract terms is crucial.
Responsibilities:
- Software licensing and SAM IT networks, applications and infrastructure
- Project Management Execution and delivery of client engagements
- Manage client facing delivery teams, leading and coaching more junior members
- Foster and developing strong networks (local, area, global) with key service line champions in the firm Review and apply licensing metrics to complex IT environments
- Client-oriented, professional services mindset
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and take initiative/make decisions under pressure Understanding of IT Process, IT Infrastructure (applications, databases and operating system) and related technologies ie Oracle, Windows, Linux etc
- Ability to identify engagement issues/risks and the confidence to pursue solutions with ley internal or external stakeholders
- Works we'll in a diverse team and enjoys a dynamic environment where remote working is required
- Highly competent at interpreting data, analyzing problems and formulating solutions to present to management level and above.
- Knowledge of Active Directory, virtualization technologies, network topologies, software vendor license agreements and licensing terms
- Interaction with software publisher, internal business team for software license compliance & terms
- Open Source Management: Oversee the inventory and tracking of open-source software, including understanding and applying open-source licenses and compliance requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Should be a Graduate/Post Graduate from a recognized University
- Understands and masters the software licensing for at least three big publishers like Microsoft, Oracle, VMWare, SAP etc
- Robust SAM experience
- Ability to handle Software Audits independently
- SAM Tool Knowledge (Service Now preferable), ELP Creation/ License Compliance Position, Contract Management
Preferred qualifications (Desired Experience):
- Microsoft Certified Professional Big 4 experience and training 5 to 7 years of SAM or
- Post graduate degree or higher 4 to 5 years experience in IT or project management/service delivery, operational/software asset management or consulting
- Legal Awareness: Basic knowledge of software licensing agreements and compliance standards.
