Software License Manager

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.; Gurugram District; Presencial; INR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. is seeking a software asset management professional in Gurugram. The candidate will establish and govern an effective SAM framework, oversee license compliance, and drive cost optimization across the IT ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in IT or related fields, possess 3-4 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate proficiency in SAM tools and frameworks. This role includes significant collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure audit readiness and compliance.

Qualificações

• 3-4 years in Licensing and governance area, with SAM or IT Governance exposure.
• Experience in software licensing audits and compliance.
• Proven track record in license optimization and cost control initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Establish and govern Software Asset Management (SAM) framework.
• Lead internal/external software audits and vendor true-ups.
• Ensure compliance with licensing agreements.
• Collaborate with procurement for optimized software purchases.
• Provide insights to leadership on license optimization.

Conhecimentos

Technical Software Asset Management (SAM)

License models (User, Device, Subscription, SaaS)

ESEC / Flexera / ServiceNow SAM

ISO 27001 knowledge

Data analysis & reporting (Excel / dashboards)

Strong analytical mindset

Stakeholder influencing & communication

Attention to detail with audit readiness

Formação académica

Bachelor’s in IT / Computer Science / Information Systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Role Purpose

Establish and govern Software Asset Management (SAM) framework to ensure optimal license utilization, compliance, cost efficiency, and audit readiness across IT/Digital ecosystem.

Area Responsibilities

• Software License Governance & Optimization: Ensure optimal license utilization and identify cost optimization opportunities
• License Compliance & Audit Management: Ensure compliance with licensing agreements (Microsoft, Adobe, MuleSoft, etc.)

Lead internal/external software audits and vendor true-ups

• Demand & Procurement Governance: Validate license demand against actual usage and business justification

Collaborate with procurement for optimized purchasing decisions (right‑sizing, bundling, renewal strategy)

• Tool & Data Management: Ensure accurate license inventory and entitlement repository

Govern integration of SAM tools with CMDB, procurement, and usage systems

• Risk & Controls Management: Identify risks related to over‑licensing, under‑licensing, and non‑compliance

Define controls aligned to ISO 27001, ITGC, and audit frameworks

• Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with IT, finance, procurement, and business teams
• Engage with OEMs/vendors for licensing clarity and optimization
• Reporting & Governance: Provide insights to leadership on license optimization and investment decisions

Ensure audit‑ready documentation and governance reviews

Category Skills Required

• Technical Software Asset Management (SAM), License models (User, Device, Subscription, SaaS)
• Tools: ESEC / Flexera / ServiceNow SAM (preferred exposure)
• Frameworks Knowledge ISO 27001 (controls relevant to asset management)
• Understanding of IT governance frameworks (COBIT - awareness level) Functional License optimization & cost analysis
• Data analysis & reporting (Excel / dashboards)
• Behavioral: Strong analytical mindset
• Stakeholder influencing & communication
• Attention to detail with audit readiness approach

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s in IT / Computer Science / Information Systems
• Experience: 3‑4 years in Licensing and governance area / SAM / IT Governance Exposure Software licensing audits / compliance
• License optimization / cost control initiatives

Certification Relevance

• CISA Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) / ITAM certification ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/ Auditor End‑to‑end ownership of Software License Governance across divisions
• Drive measurable cost optimization (license reduction, right‑sizing) and audit readiness

Ownership: End‑to‑end ownership of Software License Governance across divisions.

Contribution: Drive measurable cost optimization (license reduction, right‑sizing) and audit readiness.

Accountability: Ensure 100% compliance, zero audit penalties, and accurate license inventory.