IT Asset & License Management Analyst - Multiple positions

Dear Candidate,

Greetings from AkzoNobel (Experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings since 1792)

About Company - AkzoNobel has a passion for paint. We‘re experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in color and protection since 1792. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we are active in over 150 countries and employ around 34,500 talented people who are passionate about delivering the high-performance products and services our customers expect.

We are hiring for the role of Software Asset Management Analyst at Pune (Hybrid role), having expertise in SAP & Microsoft licenses, below are additional details as required.

Mandatory skills - SAM (Software Asset Management), SAP & Microsoft Licenses, Audits, Procurement etc

Role Overview -

• Develops, implements and continuously drives optimizations in the License, Asset & configuration management process, both within Akzonobel as with our strategic partners

• Drives the professionalization and optimization of License & Asset management. Responsible for planning, monitoring, and recording software license assets to ensure compliance with vendor contracts.

• Works with the information available from the ITSM platform (ServiceNow). Further enhances the License & Asset Management platform

• Will develop and implement procedures for tracking company assets to oversee quality control & compliance throughout their lifecycles

• Regularly reports out to relevant stakeholders on the license position per software product across the globe, including signaling potential risks and optimization potentials and financials

• Supports IT Projects & Programs in during the project stages to the identification of License & Asset requirements, identification of procurement activities needed with Contract & Vendor Management/Sourcing and support the project team in developing the optimal charging mechanism

• Manages and organizes periodical license audits conducted by software suppliers/vendors, including developing the right strategy per audit in cooperation

Interaction with other departments -

• Build trusted relationships with the business and colleagues from IT, Finance, Procurement, HR & Legal
• Support the designated Contract & Vendor Managers (Sourcing department) in managing global license/asset and vendor relations to agree the most strategically advantageous commercial license arrangement .

Experience / Education

• Master/ bachelor degree in business management, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field of study
• Minimum 5 years’ experience required in a similar role in a complex international environment
• Demonstrated capability in implementing Software Asset Management frameworks and related software tooling (ServiceNow, SNOW, Flexera, Tachyon etc.,)
• Demonstrated capability in managing software licenses and assets particularly SAP & Microsoft products (mandatory)
• Advanced excel skills (mandatory)
• Experiences with IT/License audits (mandatory)
• Demonstrated track record in optimizing License & Asset Management processes and driving optimizations in usage (cost-reductions)

Key Generic Competencies

• Analytical thinker, structured, self-organized, execution driven, energetic
• Establishes relationships, ensures alignment and cooperation (‘shoulder to shoulder’)
• Internal drive to raise the bar by continuously looking for ways to improve current process
• Networker, establishes good outside in relationships, stays abreast of external trends
• Proactive and results driven, balancing “analysis” with “doing” to meet objectives
• High level of accuracy
• Lead by example and actively engage and motivate individuals

Regards,

Team AkzoNobel