Software Solution Specialist Service - (Medior) - ELIA

Adjugo; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elia seeks a Software Asset Management specialist to strengthen IT licence management within the ASP service, combining administrative, analytical and case-tracking activities to support IT, Procurement and Finance teams.

The role covers the complete licence lifecycle, analyzes contracts and usage data, and proposes optimizations. It contributes to cost control, compliance and continuous improvement of SAM processes in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Software Asset Management or ITAM.
• Strong understanding of licence models and terms of use.
• Ability to analyze usage data and identify optimization opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete IT licence lifecycle from request to renewal.
• Analyze licence contracts and clauses in collaboration with IT, Procurement and Finance.
• Maintain accurate licence data, renewals and retirement status in the SAM system.
• Provide analyses, dashboards and reports for management to drive cost control and compliance.
• Identify unused or oversized software and propose optimisation recommendations.

Skills

SAM experience

Licence management

Contract analysis

Data analysis

IT procurement

Tools

SAM/ITAM solutions

Job description

Software Solution Specialist Service - (Medior) - ELIA

Elia is looking for a Software Asset Management specialist to strengthen IT licence management within the ASP service, which is part of the IT department. The assignment combines administrative, analytical and case-tracking activities. The role provides cross-functional support to the IT, Procurement and Finance teams. Its objective is to ensure reliable and compliant management of the software portfolio.

The assignment covers the complete licence lifecycle, from request and approval through acquisition, deployment, monitoring and renewal. The consultant maintains an accurate database of active, expired, renewable and retiring licences. The role analyzes contracts, terms of use, licence clauses and usage data. These analyses should identify unused, underused or oversized software and lead to optimization proposals.

The role contributes to cost control, licence compliance and continuous improvement of Software Asset Management processes. It establishes indicators for licences, renewals, non-compliance risks and potential savings, and prepares analyses, reports and dashboards for management. The assignment is in the energy sector within a company focused on innovation and the energy transition. Elia also highlights workplace well-being, diversity, inclusion and knowledge sharing.

Top Reasons to Apply

Innovative energy transition

Cross-functional team collaboration

Diverse passionate team

Responsibilities

Manage IT licence lifecycle

Analyze licence contract clauses

Analyze software usage data

Propose software licence optimizations

Establish management performance indicators

Monitor licence risk indicators

Prepare management analysis reports

Must Have

Licence lifecycle management

Licence contract analysis

Management performance indicators

Publisher licence models

SAM/ITAM solutions

Detailed Responsibilities and Skills

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage the complete IT licence lifecycle: request, approval, acquisition, deployment, monitoring and renewal.


• Maintain an accurate, reliable and up-to-date database of active, expired, renewable or retiring licences.


• Analyze contracts, terms of use and licence clauses in collaboration with Procurement, IT and Finance teams.


• Analyze usage data to identify unused, underused or oversized software and propose optimizations.


• Establish and monitor management indicators covering active licences, unused licences, upcoming renewals, non-compliance risks and potential savings.


• Prepare analyses, reports and dashboards to facilitate management decision-making.


• Have at least 3 years of experience in Software Asset Management, licence management, IT procurement, IT Asset Management or a similar role.


• Demonstrate administrative rigor.


• Demonstrate an analytical mindset.


• Demonstrate proactivity.


• Demonstrate ownership.


• Have good communication skills.


• Be proficient in French or Dutch.

Technical skills

• Have good knowledge of the licence models of major software publishers.


• Have good knowledge of SAM/ITAM solutions.


• Be able to analyze software usage data.


• Be able to monitor licence compliance and non-compliance risks.


• Contribute to cost optimization and continuous improvement of Software Asset Management processes.