Manager-Software Assets Management (SAM)-Gurgaon

BDO India; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO India is seeking a detailed Software Asset Management Analyst with 5+ years of experience to manage software assets using Flexera One or SNOW Software. The role requires certification in one of those tools and a strong track record in licensing, compliance, discovery, and ELP report creation.

You will work with procurement, IT, and legal teams to support audits and renewals, maintain license records, analyze usage data, and provide recommendations for cost optimization and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Software Asset Management or IT Asset Management.
• Certification in Flexera One or SNOW Software is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with Flexera discovery, troubleshooting, and data validation.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe).
• Proven experience in creating and interpreting ELP reports.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize software assets using Flexera One or SNOW Software platforms.
• Perform Flexera discovery and troubleshooting to ensure accurate inventory and data integrity
• Create and maintain Effective License Position (ELP) reports to ensure compliance and cost optimization.
• Analyse software usage data and license entitlements to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Collaborate with procurement, IT, and legal teams to support software audits and renewals.
• Maintain accurate records of software licenses, contracts, and entitlements.
• Provide insights and recommendations for license optimization and risk mitigation.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing relevant documentation and reports.
• Stay updated on software licensing models and vendor-specific compliance requirements.

Skills

Software Asset Management

IT Asset Management

ELP reports

Licensing models

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

ITIL familiarity

Tools

Flexera One

SNOW Software

Job description

About Company :

BDO is a global network of professional services firms with a presence in over 166 countries, revenue of over USD 14 billion, and experience of over 60 years. Its a leading service provider for the mid-markets with client service at its heart.

BDO India Services Private Limited (or BDO India) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax, and regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organizations across a range of industries. BDO India is led by more than 300+ Partners & Directors with a team of over 10,000 professionals operating across 14 cities and 20 offices. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3-5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying and increasing the current team size multi-fold.

Job Summary:

A detail-oriented and experienced Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst with 34 years of hands-on experience in managing software assets using Flexera One or SNOW Software. The ideal candidate will be certified in either tool and possess strong expertise in software licensing, compliance, discovery and troubleshooting and Effective License Position (ELP) report creation

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize software assets using Flexera One or SNOW Software platforms.
• Perform Flexera discovery and troubleshooting to ensure accurate inventory and data integrity
• Create and maintain Effective License Position (ELP) reports to ensure compliance and cost optimization.
• Analyse software usage data and license entitlements to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Collaborate with procurement, IT, and legal teams to support software audits and renewals.
• Maintain accurate records of software licenses, contracts, and entitlements.
• Provide insights and recommendations for license optimization and risk mitigation.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing relevant documentation and reports.
• Stay updated on software licensing models and vendor-specific compliance requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Software Asset Management or IT Asset Management.
• Certification in Flexera One or SNOW Software is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with Flexera discovery, troubleshooting, and data validation.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe).
• Proven experience in creating and interpreting ELP reports.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes is a plus.