Software Asset Management Analyst / SAM Pro

ZipRecruiter; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a SAM Analyst to join their team in a hybrid capacity. This role involves managing the lifecycle of software assets, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements, and optimizing software usage. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data analysis and familiarity with ServiceNow SAM Pro. You will play a crucial role in preparing for audits, generating detailed reports, and implementing cost-saving measures through effective license optimization. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the organization's success and compliance in software asset management.

Qualifications

• 5-10 Jahre Erfahrung im Software Asset Management und Datenanalyse.
• Starke Kenntnisse in der Lizenzoptimierung und Audit-Vorbereitung.

Responsibilities

• Verwaltung des Software-Lifecycle, einschließlich Beschaffung und Nutzungstracking.
• Überwachung der Einhaltung von Softwarelizenzvereinbarungen und regulatorischen Anforderungen.

Skills

Data Analysis

Software Asset Management (SAM)

License Optimization

Audit Preparation

Tools

ServiceNow SAM Pro

Epic

GE Healthcare

SalesForce

Job description

SAM Analyst - HYBRID / NYC or NJ
5-10 years of SAM experience
Strong Data Analysis

PROJECT INITIATIVE
Implementation of ServiceNow Sam Pro.

1. Track and ensure the Organization is in compliance with software license agreements with a focus on complex and strategic Hosted, Data Center, and Healthcare licenses (perpetual and cloud based) deployed and/or used at organization.
2. Experience with any of the following would be helpful: Epic, GE Healthcare, Varian, Broadcom, IBM, Microsoft, SalesForce.
3. Managing Full lifecycle – Contract review, Entitlement processing, License creation, Product Use Rights/Rules confirmation, Software discovery confirmations, renewals support/optimization opportunities/reharvesting. Audit response if needed.

Software Asset Management (SAM):

1. Manage the lifecycle of software assets, including procurement, deployment, usage tracking, and retirement.
2. Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements and regulatory requirements.
3. Develop and enforce policies, standards, and procedures for effective SAM.

ServiceNow Expertise:

1. Configure and manage the ServiceNow SAM Pro module, including license tracking, reconciliation, and optimization.
2. Automate workflows and reporting using the ServiceNow platform.

License Optimization:

1. Perform software usage analysis to identify underused or unused licenses and recommend cost-saving measures.
2. Proactively monitor and resolve license compliance risks.

Audit and Reporting:

1. Prepare for and assist with internal and external software audits.
2. Generate and analyze detailed reports on software asset inventory, compliance status, and financial impacts.