Software Asset Manager

Institute of Communication; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Software Asset Manager to enhance their IT Operations team in Bournemouth. This full-time, permanent role offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office presence with flexible arrangements. You will be responsible for developing and managing software asset policies, overseeing the administration of software solutions, and ensuring compliance with licensing agreements. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to optimizing software assets and improving performance metrics. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus schemes

Generous pension scheme

Award-winning health insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing software licenses and software asset management tools.
• Strong proficiency in data manipulation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage policies for software asset management.
• Oversee software asset management solutions and integration.

Skills

Software Asset Management

Data Manipulation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Performance Measurement

Education

Qualification in Software Asset Management

Experience in IT Environment

Tools

Flexera

Microsoft Office Professional

Job description

Our client, a prominent entity in the IT sector, is currently seeking a talented Software Asset Manager to join their IT Optimisation - IT Operations team in Bournemouth. This permanent, full-time role offers a hybrid working pattern, requiring you to be in the office for 2 days per week. Our client is also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Developing and managing centralised policies, processes, and procedures for the management of software assets.
2. Overseeing the rollout, maintenance, and administration of software asset management solutions and their integration with other systems.
3. Recording license entitlements, re-harvesting, and identifying areas for cost optimisation.
4. Designing, developing, and maintaining workflow approvals for software license management requests.
5. Ensuring accurate and timely reporting, addressing data completeness and quality issues.
6. Managing inquiries regarding software usage, deployment, and license availability.
7. Supporting responses to software vendor license compliance audits.
8. Monitoring changes to license terms and conditions, and alerting relevant stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

1. Experience in an operational or IT environment.
2. Qualification in Software Asset Management or extensive experience with managing software licenses.
3. Proficiency with software asset management tools, preferably Flexera.
4. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and improve performance measurement and reporting processes.
5. Experience in creating and distributing comprehensive reports.
6. Ability to manipulate data and summarise complex reports effectively.
7. Competency with Microsoft Office Professional, including advanced skills in Excel.
8. Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential information sensitively.

Benefits:

1. Bonus schemes that reward performance.
2. Generous pension scheme matching up to 6% of your contributions.
3. Access to award-winning health insurance and its benefits.
4. Life assurance equivalent to four times your annual salary.

If you are an experienced Software Asset Manager looking for a new opportunity to develop your career further, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team in Bournemouth.