Software Asset Management Specialist [12 Month FTC]

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board in Dublin 2, Ireland, is seeking a Software Asset Management Specialist to join the Software Asset Management team within Enterprise Services IT Delivery. The role focuses on governance, licensing, compliance and value capture across the ESB software estate.

You will engage with users, technical teams and software vendors to ensure licensing obligations are met and investments deliver value.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in software licensing, software asset management, IT asset management or a comparable technology governance or operational role.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to review software usage, licensing information and commercial data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging professionally with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage competing priorities in a structured and effective manner.
• Knowledge of Software Asset Management (SAM) principles and best practice.
• Experience with software asset management or software inventory tools.
• Knowledge of Microsoft and enterprise software licensing programmes.
• Experience supporting software procurement, renewals, compliance reviews or optimisation initiatives.
• Familiarisation with Power BI concepts and dashboard creation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and govern software licensing processes including software requests, software assignments and licence entitlement management.
• Maintain current list of application owners across the enterprise in support of the IT Store function.
• Support software compliance activities and maintain accurate software asset and entitlement records.
• Lead software usage reviews, licence optimisation initiatives and software re-harvesting activities to maximise business value and minimise unnecessary spend.
• Support software renewal activities through engagement with technical approvers, procurement and business stakeholders.
• Provide advice and support to users and stakeholders on software licensing policies, governance requirements and approved software solutions.
• Develop and maintain software asset management processes, procedures, reports and documentation to support governance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Software licensing

Licence management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology / Computer Science / Engineering / Business Information Systems

Tools

Power BI

SAM tools

IT asset management tools

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Software Asset Management Specialist [12 Month FTC]

Vacancy Number: 29241

Category: IT - Vendor/Contract/Licence Management

Job Type: Temporary Full-time

Position Description

Enterprise Services IT Delivery is seeking a Software Asset Management Specialist to join the Software Asset Management team.
The Software Asset Management team is responsible for the governance, optimisation, compliance and commercial management of software assets across ESB. This role provides an opportunity to develop and apply expertise in software licensing, vendor management, software renewals, licence optimisation, compliance assurance and software governance.

Working as part of a highly collaborative team, you will engage with business users, technical teams and software vendors to ensure software assets are managed effectively, licensing obligations are met, and software investments deliver maximum value to ESB.
In support of ESB's strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure and empowering customers, you will help ensure ESB's software estate is managed efficiently, securely and compliantly while supporting cost optimisation and technology enablement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and govern software licensing processes including software requests, software assignments and licence entitlement management.
• Maintain current list of application owners across the enterprise in support of the IT Store function.
• Support software compliance activities and maintain accurate software asset and entitlement records.
• Lead software usage reviews, licence optimisation initiatives and software re-harvesting activities to maximise business value and minimise unnecessary spend.
• Support software renewal activities through engagement with technical approvers, procurement and business stakeholders.
• Provide advice and support to users and stakeholders on software licensing policies, governance requirements and approved software solutions.
• Develop and maintain software asset management processes, procedures, reports and documentation to support governance and continuous improvement.

Experience and Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in software licensing, software asset management, IT asset management or a comparable technology governance or operational role.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to review software usage, licensing information and commercial data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging professionally with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage competing priorities in a structured and effective manner.
• Knowledge of Software Asset Management (SAM) principles and best practice.
• Experience with software asset management or software inventory tools.
• Knowledge of Microsoft and enterprise software licensing programmes.
• Experience supporting software procurement, renewals, compliance reviews or optimisation initiatives.
• Familiarisation with Power BI concepts and dashboard creation.

Location

This position will be based in ESB’s Head Office at Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin 2.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

Software Asset Management Team Lead, IT Delivery.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

€49,500 - €58,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing Date

26th October 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.