Consultant - Senior Consultant, Software Asset Management

• The ability to analyse complex issues, identify root causes, and develop innovative solutions is crucial.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding their needs.
• Clear and effective communication is vital, whether it's presenting findings, leading meetings, or collaborating with team members and clients.
• The capacity to mentor junior consultants and take charge of projects to achieve desired outcomes.
• The role often involves rapid changes and diverse projects, so adaptability to new environments and situations is key.
• Collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams, both internally and with clients, is essential for the role.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks and projects efficiently, meeting deadlines and managing workloads effectively, both independently and as part of a wider delivery team.
• Applying logical thinking, data analysis, and critical reasoning to solve complex business problems.
• Demonstrate a personal accountability for performance and delivery against project deadlines.

Essential Technical Skills:

We are looking for the candidate(s) with following technical experience:

• In-depth understanding of software licensing models and agreements across a range of software vendors e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, SAP, Autodesk, IBM, Oracle, Microfocus, Citrix, VMWare, RedHat, Open-Source GNU or equivalents.
• Proficiency and hands on experience in implementation, configuration, and management of SAM tools like ServiceNow, Snow License Manager, Flexera FNMS, and others for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills to collect, interpret, and manipulate software asset data to make informed decisions.
• The ability to create baseline, both manually and within SAM Tool, to ensure software compliance through tracking and reconciliation of licences.
• Deep understanding of the SAM lifecycle, which involves developing and implementing processes to manage software assets effectively throughout their entire lifespan.
• Experience in negotiating software license agreements with vendors for optimal terms.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency in software licensing and usage. The ability to analyse and rationalise an organisation's software applications, optimising the software portfolio to reduce redundancy and costs.
• Applying SAM as a tool for business transformation, aligning software assets with clients' goals.
• Knowledge of software licensing implications in cloud environments, especially for SaaS applications.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with software asset management, including legal and financial risks.

Desirable skills:

• Familiarity with the fundamentals of Gen AI and how it can be applied in SAM processes, particularly in automating data analysis, trainings, contract analysis, service desk automation, chatbots, pattern recognition, and predictive modelling for more efficient and data-driven software asset management.
• Possession of relevant certifications, such as Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) or Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM), CIS-ServiceNow SAM Pro, FinOps or equivalent which demonstrate expertise in SAM.
• Possession of project management certifications (e.g., PMP or PRINCE2 or equivalent) to effectively manage SAM projects and deliver engagements on time and within budget.
• Familiarity with international SAM standards, such as ISO 19770, ITIL to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Strong vendor management skills for effective negotiation, conflict resolution, and collaboration with software vendors.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and the ability to align SAM processes with security requirements to protect sensitive data.
• Proficiency in computer programming languages like PowerShell, SQL queries, Macros, VBScript, HTML, visualisation tools like Tableau, Qlik Sense or similar.
• Understanding computer hardware components, networking, domains, firewall, ports, DNS, Active Directory principles.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access, for data analysis, reporting, documentation, and effective communication.
• Security clearance to SC level

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