Strategic Software Asset Manager – Cost Optimisation

Arnold Clark Automobiles; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Arnold Clark Automobiles in Glasgow is recruiting an experienced Software Asset Manager to join our Digital team on a permanent, full‑time hybrid basis. You will govern software licensing, manage audits, renewals and cost optimisation across the organisation.

You will lead SAM analysts, partner with digital and procurement teams, and shape licensing strategies for enterprise and SaaS vendors such as Microsoft and Adobe. A strong governance mindset and stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Software Asset Management in a medium to large organisation.
• Strong practical understanding of software licensing models, including enterprise and SaaS vendors such as Microsoft and Adobe.
• Experience supporting licence audits, true-ups and contract renewals.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse usage and entitlement data to drive optimisation and cost savings.
• Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with SAM tools, inventory systems and licence reporting solutions.
• Experience operating within governance, risk and compliance frameworks.
• Line management or supervisory experience, with a focus on developing and supporting specialist roles.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement and maintain software governance controls, policies and standards to ensure compliance with licensing terms, internal controls and audit requirements.
• Support software sourcing activity by shaping demand, advising on appropriate licensing models and usage requirements, and contributing SAM expertise to sourcing decisions.
• Manage the operational aspects of software contracts, ensuring licence entitlements, usage rights and contractual obligations are clearly understood and reflected in compliance, audit and renewal activities.
• Manage relationships with key software suppliers and licensing partners, supporting commercial negotiations, renewals and audit activities.
• Lead software asset management practices end to end, ensuring licences are accurately recorded, compliant and optimised throughout their lifecycle.
• Oversee software licensing spend and contractual commitments, identifying cost-avoidance and optimisation opportunities while supporting forecasting and renewal planning.
• Ensure SAM data is accurate, reliable and well governed, delivering reporting and insights on licence position, software usage and compliance risk to senior stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with business stakeholders and digital teams, translating technical licensing and compliance requirements into clear, practical guidance.
• Lead and develop SAM Analysts, setting direction, prioritising workloads and ensuring consistent delivery of licence reviews, audit activities and renewal processes.

Skills

Software Asset Management

Licensing models

Stakeholder collaboration

Governance & compliance

Line management

Tools

SAM tools

Inventory systems

Licence reporting solutions

Job description

Arnold Clark Automobiles in Glasgow is recruiting an experienced Software Asset Manager to join our Digital team on a permanent, full‑time hybrid basis. You will govern software licensing, manage audits, renewals and cost optimisation across the organisation.

You will lead SAM analysts, partner with digital and procurement teams, and shape licensing strategies for enterprise and SaaS vendors such as Microsoft and Adobe. A strong governance mindset and stakeholder collaboration are essential.