IT Asset Manager

Jobtailor; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Unum UK is seeking a strategic Software Asset Manager to own and optimise the software asset portfolio across on‑premise, cloud, SaaS and PaaS. You will govern licensing, usage, entitlements and cost-optimisation initiatives while partnering with Development, Solution Architecture and Procurement teams.

You will drive FinOps practices, build ROI and TCO business cases, and provide leadership on supplier negotiations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Software Asset Management (SAM) and technology spend optimisation.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing across major vendors (Microsoft, Oracle, IBM or equivalent).
• Experience managing software estates across on‑premise, SaaS, PaaS and cloud.
• Solid understanding of cloud cost management and FinOps practices, ideally Azure licensing.
• Experience partnering with Procurement and contributing to supplier negotiations.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with cost models, business cases and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage Unum UK's software asset portfolio, ensuring accurate reporting and governance.
• Drive cloud cost optimisation initiatives and improve visibility, forecasting and value.
• Produce robust financial analysis including ROI, NPV and TCO.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Sourcing and Development teams to optimise supplier outcomes.
• Communicate complex technical and commercial information clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Software Asset Management

Technology Spend Optimisation

AI Token Cost Models

Software Licensing Models

Cloud Cost Management

FinOps Practices

Budget Forecasting

ROI Analysis

NPV Analysis

Total Cost of Ownership

Make-Versus-Buy Assessments

Vendor Management

Tools

Azure Cloud

SaaS Platforms

PaaS Platforms

On-Premise Environments

Job description

• Own and manage Unum UK's software asset portfolio, ensuring accurate reporting, governance, and licence compliance across on-premise, cloud, SaaS, and PaaS environments.
• Lead software asset management activities, maintaining visibility of software usage, entitlements, and optimisation opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Development Teams and Solution Architects, helping design solutions that are commercially and technically effective.
• Drive cloud cost optimisation initiatives, applying FinOps principles to improve visibility, forecasting, accountability, and value from cloud investments.
• Develop a deep understanding of IT budgets, spend categories, and cost drivers to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency.
• Produce robust financial analysis and business cases, including ROI, NPV, total cost of ownership, and make-versus-buy assessments.
• Partner closely with Procurement and Sourcing teams, providing technical expertise to support supplier negotiations and contract renewals.
• Build strong relationships with software vendors and strategic suppliers to maximise commercial and service outcomes.
• Influence stakeholders across Technology, Finance, and Procurement to ensure technology investments deliver clear business value.
• Support software approval, allocation, and lifecycle management processes.
• Contribute to IT contract and commercial management activities, providing support and cover for the IT Vendor Contract Manager when required.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Software Asset Management (SAM) and technology spend optimisation.
• A strong understanding of AI token cost models.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing models across major vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, or similar.
• Experience managing software estates across on-premise, SaaS, PaaS, and cloud environments.
• A solid understanding of cloud cost management and FinOps practices, ideally within Azure Cloud licensing.
• Experience partnering with Procurement teams and contributing to supplier and contract negotiations.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with experience creating cost models, business cases, and budget forecasts.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and vendor relationships.
• The ability to communicate complex technical and commercial information clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and drive better outcomes.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Software Asset Management and technology spend optimisation, with a strong focus on cloud cost management and FinOps principles. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage vendor relationships to drive business value and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Software Asset Management (SAM)
• Cloud Cost Management
• FinOps Practices
• Financial Analysis
• Stakeholder Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Software Licensing Models
• Cost Models
• Budget Forecasting
• ROI Analysis
• NPV Analysis
• Total Cost of Ownership
• Make-Versus-Buy Assessments
• AI Token Cost Models
• SaaS Management
• PaaS Management

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Relationship Building
• Constructive Challenge
• Negotiation Skills

Industry Keywords

• IT Budget Management
• Technology Spend Optimisation
• Supplier Negotiations
• Contract Management
• Vendor Management

Tools & Technologies

• Azure Cloud
• On-Premise Environments
• Cloud Environments
• SaaS Platforms
• PaaS Platforms