Overview
Software Asset Manager in Pune, Maharashtra
Unlock your potential with Dassault Syst%C3%A8mes, a global leader in Scientific Software Engineering as a Software Asset Manager in Pune, Maharashtra!
Role Description & Responsibilities
- Lead or support the drafting, evaluation, and negotiation of software contracts with external vendors.
- Ensure consistency and compliance of contractual provisions across all software agreements.
- Identify contractual, financial, and commercial risks, and propose appropriate mitigation measures in coordination with relevant support functions of 3DS Company
- Act as a liaison between software vendors and internal stakeholders (Procurement, Legal, IT, etc.).
- Optimize software acquisition and maintenance costs while ensuring compliance with usage rights and support terms.
- Track software usage and support software audit activities in collaboration with Legal and Procurement teams.
- Maintain and update the software asset catalog in collaboration with project teams and register licenses in the appropriate asset management tools.
- Ensure timely renewal of all software assets under maintenance, with approvals from Legal and Cybersecurity teams.
- Contribute to budgeting activities related to software renewal expenses.
- Define, maintain, and improve Software Asset Management (SAM) processes and tools for ongoing optimization.
- Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and best practices in SAM initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Experience: 5 to 7 years of experience in Software Asset Management or a similar IT role.
- Strong understanding of IT environments and enterprise software ecosystems.
- Proven experience in software license management, contract negotiation, and risk identification.
- Familiarity with software publishers and licensing models.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
- Ability to work collaboratively with global teams and across functions.
- Proficient in using SAM tools and maintaining software asset catalogs.
Benefits
- Work for one of the biggest software companies
- Work in a culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunities for personal development and career progression
- Chance to collaborate with various internal users of Dassault Systèmes and also stakeholders of various internal and partner projects