Software Asset Controller (Contractor)

General Dynamics Missions System International; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Blackwood, UK is seeking a Software Asset Controller to manage the software asset lifecycle. The successful candidate will oversee software acquisition, manage licensing agreements, and negotiate terms related to supplier contracts. Expertise in software asset management and procurement laws is essential. Applicants must be able to obtain UK Security clearance. This role is outside IR35, with a planned start in March 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in software asset management (SAM).
• Experience in software procurement and End User Licence Agreements (EULA).
• Good understanding of procurement laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide full Software Asset Management (SAM) lifecycle services.
• Support supplier contract management and negotiation of commercial terms.
• Serve as a main contact for software lifecycle and support supply chain requirements.

Skills

Software asset management (SAM)

Software procurement

Commercial terms and acumen

Understanding of procurement laws

Proficient with IT systems

Proficient with Excel

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

Job Description

The Software Asset Controller will provide full Software Asset Management (SAM) lifecycle services from software acquisition and commercial review to software Licence management and full technology road maps. Experience of supporting supplier contract management, negotiation of commercial terms including software Licence loans and agreements is essential. The Software Asset Controller will be a main point of contact for programme software lifecycle and support supply chain commercial requirements across the General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) UK business units

Qualifications

Required experience:

• Experience in software asset management (SAM)
• Experience in software procurement and End User Licence Agreements (EULA)
• Commercial terms and acumen
• Legal knowledge and application of EULA is desirable
• Good understanding of procurement laws and regulations
• Proficient with IT systems
• Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft packages

Additional Information

We are looking for the successful candidate to start in the role early March 2026.

General Dynamics Mission Systems utilises QDOS IR35 Status Review. The requirements of this contract have been evaluated as Outside IR35– Prior to the engagement start you will need to complete a status questionnaire in order to receive the finalised status determination.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.