Software Asset Manager

MEERAB GROUP; Schaarbeek; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MEERAB GROUP is seeking a Software Asset Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of IT licenses and ensure compliance while driving cost optimizations. The role involves piloting license lifecycles, maintaining license databases, and collaborating with Procurement, IT and Finance to optimize usage and renewals.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in SAM/ITAM, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel, SQL or Power BI, with fluency in French or Dutch and working English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Software Asset Management or related ITAM roles.

Responsibilities

• Pilot the complete lifecycle of IT licenses, from request and approval to acquisition, deployment, monitoring, and renewal.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date database of active, expired, renewable or retired licenses.
• Analyze contracts, usage terms and license clauses in collaboration with Procurement, IT and Finance teams.
• Examine usage data to identify unused, under-utilized or oversized software and propose optimization measures.
• Define and track KPIs such as active licenses, unused licenses, upcoming renewals, compliance risks and potential savings.
• Prepare analyses, reports and dashboards to support management decision-making.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Administrative rigor

Proactive ownership

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a Software Asset Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of IT licenses and ensuring compliance while driving cost optimizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Pilot the complete lifecycle of IT licenses, from request and approval to acquisition, deployment, monitoring, and renewal.
• Maintain an accurate, reliable and up-to-date database of active, expired, renewable or retired licenses.
• Analyze contracts, usage terms and license clauses in collaboration with Procurement, IT and Finance teams.
• Examine usage data to identify unused, under-utilized or oversized software and propose optimization measures.
• Define and track key performance indicators such as active licenses, unused licenses, upcoming renewals, compliance risks and potential savings.
• Prepare analyses, reports and dashboards to support management decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3years of experience in Software Asset Management, IT licensing, IT Asset Management or a similar role.
• Strong analytical mindset, administrative rigor and proactive ownership.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, SQL and/or PowerBI for data analysis and reporting.
• Good knowledge of major vendors' license models and SAM/ITAM solutions.
• Fluent in French or Dutch with a working command of English.

Nice to have

• Experience with IT procurement processes and contract negotiations.
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL, ISO19770 or SAM-specific credentials.
• Familiarity with additional SAM tools (e.g., Snow License Manager, Flexera).