Senior Software Asset Management Specialist

Job description

Matured software request process created to apply consistent criteria for all new software requested and to add a layer of visibility to our senior Leadership team ensuring that any new software approved is to the benefit of Maersk which is clearly understood and trackable.

Software governance focus will take a more vigorous view over new software demands and the intent to ensure clear lines of communication are maintained, but also to make sure there is no surprise risk or unnecessary cost added to the Maersk environments

New Software tooling is to be created to have a holistic view over all software in use across the estate and technologies ensuring that relationships are visible to support total cost of ownership and return of investments can be shown alongside software licensing compliance.

Key responsibilities

• To assist in the delivery of all related SAM activities, for example - monthly data management, ELP creation, audit defence, contract and entitlement review risk analysis, reporting and tool administration
• Lead in delivery of reporting to senior management. Take responsibility for the successful delivery of tasks assigned
• Lead / support in the management of vendor audits and key vendor reviews with in-depth knowledge of main tier 1 vendors is also required such as Oracle, VMware, IBM, Microsoft, Red Hat etc.
• Join regular calls with project, operational departments, vendors and senior management, as an active participant to ensure that licensing requirements are adhered to, and risk is advised and managed
• To assist in the definition of service, and development / review of process, governance. standards and other foundational documentation
• To manage data verification and analysis across multiple data sources and types and produce clear reporting
• To undertake individual assignments, analysing Licensing requirements, gathering and analysing data, recommending solutions and mitigating activities.
• To manage the preparation of ELP reports across multiple vendors.
• To assist in the analysis and production of licensing impact reports for major migrations or change related to Data Centre, virtualisation, cloud or software deployment
• To support the development of new tooling (Central Software Repository, Request Tooling, Dashboard Reporting) to support the key goals, and associated requirements to mature tool and the collection, analysis, cleansing, reconciliation of associated data.
• To work collaboratively with development team to ensure that products being developed are aligned to team goals
• Join and add input to regular sprint management calls and to support the sprint process in being visible, up-t0-date and managed to the benefit of the end goals set out for the new strategy.
• To assist in the identification of continual internal process improvement.

Primary internal stakeholders

Typically 1-3

Primary external stakeholders

Typically 1-3

Required experience

Technical skills

Business skills

Personal profile

Skills Required

Reconciliation, Auditing, Procurement, Process Improvement, Relationship Management, Data Management, Oracle, Analytics