We are seeking an experienced Software Asset Management (SAM) Manager with a strong understanding of open-source software and related contracts.
This mid-management role involves overseeing software asset management with a focus on open-source components, ensuring compliance, and optimizing usage.
While extensive legal expertise is not required, familiarity with open-source licensing and contract terms is crucial.
Responsibilities :
- Software licensing and SAM IT networks, applications and infrastructure
- Project Management Execution and delivery of client engagements
- Manage client facing delivery teams, leading and coaching more junior members
- Foster and developing strong networks (local, area, global) with key service line champions in the firm Review and apply licensing metrics to complex IT environments
- Client-oriented, professional services mindset
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and take initiative / make decisions under pressure Understanding of IT Process, IT Infrastructure (applications, databases and operating system) and related technologies ie Oracle, Windows, Linux etc
- Ability to identify engagement issues / risks and the confidence to pursue solutions with ley internal or external stakeholders
- Works we'll in a diverse team and enjoys a dynamic environment where remote working is required
- Highly competent at interpreting data, analyzing problems and formulating solutions to present to management level and above.
- Knowledge of Active Directory, virtualization technologies, network topologies, software vendor license agreements and licensing terms
- Interaction with software publisher, internal business team for software license compliance & terms
- Open Source Management : Oversee the inventory and tracking of open-source software, including understanding and applying open-source licenses and compliance requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Should be a Graduate / Post Graduate from a recognized UniversityUnderstands and masters the software licensing for at least three big publishers like Microsoft, Oracle, VMWare, SAP etcRobust SAM experienceAbility to handle Software Audits independentlySAM Tool Knowledge (Service Now preferable), ELP Creation / License Compliance Position, Contract ManagementPreferred qualifications (Desired Experience) :
Microsoft Certified Professional Big 4 experience and training 5 to 7 years of SAM orPost graduate degree or higher 4 to 5 years experience in IT or project management / service delivery, operational / software asset management or consultingLegal Awareness : Basic knowledge of software licensing agreements and compliance standards.Skills Required
VMware, Sap, Linux, Application Support, L2 Support, Software Asset Management