Software Asset Manager--Fresher

HCLTech; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pharmacy benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

HCL is seeking fresh graduates or early‑career professionals to start a career in Software Asset Management (SAM) and IT Asset Management (ITAM). The role involves supporting SAM operations, learning licensing models, and assisting senior consultants to deliver cost optimization and compliance for enterprise customers.

You will work under guidance to maintain software inventories, support license checks, and participate in migrations and changes, with a focus on learning ISO 19770 awareness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience; freshers welcome.
• Internship or coursework in IT Asset Management, licensing, or compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day SAM/ITAM operations under guidance of senior SAM consultants.
• Maintain software inventory and entitlement records.
• Assist in license compliance checks and basic reconciliation.
• Learn licensing models and assist in cost optimization.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for SAM activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Business/Finance

Tools

Snow SAM

Job description

HCL is looking for motivated fresh graduates or early‑career professionals who are interested in building a career in Software Asset Management (SAM), IT Asset Management (ITAM), and License Compliance. This role focuses on supporting SAM operations, learning licensing models, and assisting senior consultants in delivering cost optimization and compliance outcomes for enterprise customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Software Asset Management operations under guidance of senior SAM consultants.
• Assist in maintaining accurate software inventory and entitlement records.
• Support license compliance checks and basic reconciliation activities.
• Assist in identifying license usage gaps and optimization opportunities using defined SAM processes.
• Learn and follow SAM best practices and industry standards (ISO 19770 – awareness level).
• Support data collection and validation for:
• Software entitlements
• Contract and renewal information
• Assist in software contract reviews to understand licensing terms and conditions.
• Support SAM activities for:
• Enterprise applications (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe – exposure level)
• Cloud and SaaS environments (basic understanding)
• Participate in SAM activities related to migrations, acquisitions, and operational changes under supervision.
• Maintain documentation, reports, and dashboards related to SAM activities.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams (IT, Procurement, Finance) to gather required inputs.
• Participate in continuous learning, training programs, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Basic understanding of Software Asset Management (SAM) and IT Asset Management (ITAM) concepts.
• Awareness of software licensing fundamentals, especially:
• Microsoft (basic)
• Exposure to or understanding of SAM tools such as:
• Snow
• (Lab, training, or conceptual exposure is sufficient)
• Awareness of software lifecycle management (procurement, deployment, usage, retirement).
• Basic understanding of cloud and SaaS licensing concepts.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Areas of Learning & Exposure

• SAM maturity models and process improvements (learning level)
• Software licensing and contracts (foundational understanding)
• SAM operations and reporting
• Continuous process improvement practices

Soft Skills

• Strong willingness to learn and adapt.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Structured and detail‑oriented approach to problem solving.

Experience & Qualification

• 0–2 years of experience (Freshers are welcome).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Internship, coursework, or project exposure to IT Asset Management, licensing, or compliance is a plus.

Certifications (Optional / Preferred)

• ITAM / SAM fundamentals certification (preferred, not mandatory).
• Willingness to pursue SAM or licensing certifications as part of career growth.

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to HCL policies.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• pharmacy
• life
• accidental death & dismemberment
• disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 10 days of paid time off (PTO) per year (some positions are eligible for unlimited PTO)
• 10 paid holidays per year

Disclaimer

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.