IT Software License Compliance and Optimisation Manager, Central Business Services

Deloitte LLP; Leeds, Cardiff, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Leeds is seeking a highly organised individual for a software license management role. You will oversee and optimise licensing compliance and manage license data across a large software estate. The ideal candidate has proven experience in software asset management and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and a commitment to personal development.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software asset management.
• Experience dealing with large software vendors.
• Ability to manage license data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of Software License Management processes.
• Lead the analysis of software entitlement and deployment data.
• Develop cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Software asset management

Interpersonal skills

Process-driven approach

Project management

Tools

SLM/SAM Pro

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised individual to oversee and optimise software license management across a large and complex software estate (1200+ application families). The role includes ensuring licensing compliance, managing license data accuracy, and identifying opportunities for simplification and optimisation.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in software asset management, strong interpersonal skills, and a process-driven approach. Experience dealing with large software vendors and complex licensing arrangements is desirable, as is experience with SLM/SAM Pro.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of Software License Management processes and procedures.
• Lead the analysis of software entitlement and deployment data to ensure licensing accuracy.
• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives, including tail spend management.
• Collaborate with internal software asset management teams and across the wider IT operations and security spaces.
• Report compliance and spend across the software estate to IT stakeholders and the business.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of software licensing models.
• Experience in a similar role at a large organisation.
• Extensive experience with Software Asset Management software and tools.
• Ability to lead the oversight and impact assessment of vendor EULA/terms of use.
• Experience working with global stakeholders.
• Strong project management, planning, and organisational abilities.

What We Offer

We offer a hybrid working policy, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to your wellbeing and development. You will have the opportunity to work with a large and complex organisation, collaborate with colleagues, and develop your skills and expertise.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups.