Senior SAM Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services UK in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking a Senior SAM Analyst to manage software assets, licensing entitlements and compliance across the estate. You will handle tier 1 licensing queries, drive cost optimisation and participate in audits with a focus on ROI.

The role requires deep knowledge of enterprise software licensing, experience with SAM tools, and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of enterprise software licensing.
• Audit and compliance expertise.
• Cloud licensing knowledge (AWS, GCP).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to multitask and cope with a degree of pressure.
• The ability to motivate and influence others.
• Capability to prioritise work.
• ITIL v3/4 Foundation Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Answering Tier 1 Licensing Knowledge queries (Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, SAP, RedHat and SUSE).
• Producing ELPs regularly to maximise ROI and drive cost optimisation.
• Leading vendor audits and representing the organisation in a professional manner.
• Analysing and understanding usage for key Engineering applications (Siemens, Dassault and Mathworks).
• Ensuring software license entitlement information is loaded accurately and clauses are fully understood.
• Working with Snow License Manager and Snow for Engineering daily.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining SAM policies, process and standards.
• Attending and representing SAM at various governance forums.
• Reviewing complex licensing terms and contracts.
• Contributing to an ongoing reduction of risk through reducing renewal costs, identifying cost saving opportunities and providing an insight into license utilisation and spend.

Skills

Licensing knowledge

SAM tool experience

Auditing & compliance

Cloud licensing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Influencing others

Prioritisation

ITIL Foundation

Tools

Snow License Manager

Snow for Engineering

Job description

Role: Senior SAM Analyst

Job Type: Permanent

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us as a Senior SAM Analyst.

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We don’t just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more opportunities to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation.

• Tier 1 Software Licensing Knowledge (Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, SAP, RedHat and SUSE)
• Experience working on SAM Tool (Snow, Flexera etc.)

The Role

The SAM Analyst is responsible for ensuring that the IT Software Assets across the estate are managed and controlled in an effective, efficient and secure manner. You will be accountable for licensing activities and will ensure purchases are made in the most effective manner whilst remaining compliant with legal and licencing obligations. The role primarily focusses on purchased entitlements, deployments, risk management and governance.

Key responsibilities:

• Answering Tier 1 Licensing Knowledge queries (Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, SAP, RedHat and SUSE)
• Producing ELPs regularly to maximise ROI and drive cost optimisation
• Leading vendor audits and representing the organisation in a professional manner
• Analysing and understanding usage for key Engineering applications (Siemens, Dassault and Mathworks)
• Ensuring software license entitlement information is loaded accurately and clauses are fully understood
• Working with Snow License Manager and Snow for Engineering daily
• Responsible for operating and maintaining SAM policies, process and standards
• Attending and representing SAM at various governance forums
• Reviewing complex licensing terms and contracts
• Contributing to an ongoing reduction of risk through reducing renewal costs, identifying cost saving opportunities and providing an insight into license utilisation and spend.

Key Skills/Knowledge

• Deep knowledge of enterprise software licensing
• Audit and compliance expertise
• Cloud licensing knowledge (AWS, GCP)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to multitask and cope with a degree of pressure
• The ability to motivate and influence others
• Capability to prioritise work
• ITIL v3/4 Foundation Qualification

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is 'Inclusion without Exception'. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.

You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at [e-mail] with the subject line: "Adjustment Request" or call TCS London Office 02031552100 / [phone] to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.