Software Lifecycle Management Consultant

Software Asset and Contracts Oversight, the Software Lifecycle Management Consultant will manage end to end software lifecycle including purchasing of licenses, handling commercial negotiation for tactical software, contract and renewals management and termination formalities. The position will own the end to end administration of products and services, ensuring optimal value, compliance, and risk management and focus on maximizing licensing efficiency, understanding license models and usage terms, cost savings, and governance through effective use of SAM tool and third-party engagement.What you'll be doing:Managing and supporting end-to-end software lifecycle activities including requirement gathering, sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, purchasing, termination, entitlement and contract updates.Delivering commercial optimisation of software through license use tracking, entitlement and baseline analysis, to facilitate cost reduction and risk mitigation.Providing expert guidance on software

licensing models, usage terms and compliance across software vendors (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe and other on-prem and SaaS providers).Understanding SKU changes and pricing models and map entitlement in SAM tool.Managing and optimising software usage through establishing governance processes.Maintaining accurate software asset and contract records within SAM tool and Contract repository.Supporting audit defense activities by evidencing license entitlement records and ensure ongoing compliance with licensing terms and conditions.Collaborating with stakeholders (IT, Finance, Procurement and Risk) to align procurement decisions with business and regulatory requirements.Producing reporting and insights on software spend, budget adherence, business ownership records, utilisation, renewals, and optimisation opportunities.Provisioning Tickets for approved and new software requestsWho we're looking for:We're looking for an experienced Software Lifecycle Management Consultant who will interact with suppliers, business owners and technical teams to ensure the nature of the software and agreement is understood and provisioned.Essential skillsDemonstrable experience in software asset management and licensing, including end-to-end lifecycle management, renewals, and contract administration.Strong knowledge of software licensing models (e.g. SaaS, subscription, enterprise agreements) and ability to interpret licence terms, SKUs and entitlementsProven experience using SAM and contract management tools (e.g. Flexera/SNOW, ServiceNow) to manage entitlements, compliance and contract recordsAbility to analyse complex data (licensing, usage, spend) and provide insights to drive cost optimisation and risk mitigationStrong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience collaborating across IT, Finance, Procurement and external vendorsCommercial awareness with experience in vendor negotiations, renewals and budget management within a technology or software environment.Desirable skillsExperience working within a large or complex software estate, including audit and compliance readiness activities Knowledge of process improvement or standardisation within software lifecycle or asset management practices Relevant certifications in software asset management or IT service management (e.g. ITIL, CSAM, IAITAM, ServiceNow SAM Pro)