Associate Manager - Software Management

CLP; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CLP is seeking a Software Asset Management professional to lead the SAM program from our Kai Tak office in Hong Kong. You will own inventory, licensing data, and renewal planning, and collaborate with Finance, Procurement and Digital teams to optimize costs and ensure compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in SAM or related digital commercial roles, strong analytics, and knowledge of software licensing across on-premises, SaaS and cloud. Certification in SAM is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, business management or related field.
• 5+ years in digital commercial or SAM experience.
• Experience in software licensing and procurement.
• Understanding of SAM governance and license compliance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve the software asset management framework, policies, standards and processes.
• Own the management of accurate software inventory, entitlement, usage and contract data.
• Analyse software usage, entitlement, contract and spend data to identify cost optimisation and compliance improvements.
• Support planning and execution of software license renewals and validate renewal requirements against business needs.
• Review contracts, license agreements and vendor terms to identify risks, obligations and opportunities.
• Maintain visibility of upcoming renewals, notice periods, contract obligations and milestones.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement and Digital teams to develop cost reduction plans and negotiation strategies for strategic vendors.
• Monitor software license compliance across vendors, products, platforms and business areas.
• Support audits and true-ups, and remediation of compliance risks.
• Provide commercial insight into licensing models, discount structures, and renewal options.
• Prepare and present reports on software usage, budget status and optimisation efforts to senior management.

Skills

SAM governance

License compliance

Budget planning

Vendor negotiation

Data analytics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAM tools

Job description

Working Location:

Kai Tak office

Employment Duration:

Permanent

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve the company’s software asset management framework, policies, standards, and processes
• Own the management of accurate software inventory, entitlement, usage, and contract data
• Analyse software usage, entitlement, contract, and spend data to identify cost optimisation, and compliance improvement opportunities
• Support the planning and execution of software license renewals, and ensure renewal requirements are appropriately validated against actual business need
• Review key software contracts, license agreements, enterprise agreements, and vendor terms to identify commercial risks, obligations, and opportunities
• Maintain visibility of upcoming software renewals, notice periods, contract obligations, and commercial milestones
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, and Digital teams to develop cost reduction plans, track savings, and forecast future demand and budget impacts including developing negotiation strategies for strategic software vendors (including but not limited to Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow etc.)
• Monitor software license compliance across key vendors, products, platforms, and business areas
• Support internal and external software audits, including vendor audits, true-ups, and compliance reviews
• Identify potential compliance risks and work with relevant stakeholders to agree and implement remediation plans
• Provide commercial insight into vendor licensing models, discount structures, contract terms, and renewal options
• Prepare and present reports on software usage, budget status, and optimization efforts to senior management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in Digital commercial or related experience in software asset management, budget planning, and usage optimization
• Experience in software asset management, IT asset management, software licensing, technology procurement, or supplier commercial management
• Strong understanding of SAM governance frameworks, license compliance, audit readiness, and software lifecycle management, preferably to have experience using software asset management tools and systems
• Good understanding of software licensing models across on-premise, SaaS, cloud, subscription, enterprise agreement, and consumption-based environments. Experience in managing big software publishers’ license such as Oracle, Microsoft, etc. will be a plus
• Proven ability to identify and deliver software cost optimisation, rationalisation, and spend reduction opportunities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good commercial awareness and ability to translate technical and licensing data into financial and procurement insight
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Certification in Software Asset Management (e.g., CSAM, CITAM, ITIL)
• Vendor licensing accreditations or certifications, for example Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow will be a plus

About Clp

CLP was founded in Hong Kong in 1901, at a time when electricity was still a novelty worldwide. Today we power millions of homes and businesses across the Asia-Pacific region with over 8,000 employees.In Hong Kong, we operate a vertically integrated electricity business providing a highly reliable supply of electricity to over 80% of the city’s population. Outside Hong Kong, we invest in the energy sector on the Chinese Mainland, in Australia, India, Taiwan Region and Thailand. Our business spans the electricity value chain ranging from power generation, transmission and distribution to retail and smart energy services. We have a diversified portfolio of generating assets that uses a wide range of fuels sources including nuclear, renewables, gas and coal. To meet the evolving needs of energy users in a world being reshaped by decarbonisation and digitalisation, we strive to embrace new opportunities and expand our horizons as we fulfil our purpose to Power Brighter Tomorrows.