Software Asset Management Specialist

3 weeks ago


Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Tesco Full time
Position Overview
The Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst will report directly to the Head of Software Asset Management. This role is pivotal in overseeing all initiatives that enhance the value, cost-effectiveness, and risk management of the software asset lifecycle, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives of the business. The SAM Analyst will be tasked with monitoring software agreements and renewal obligations to maintain compliance while driving efficiencies through license optimization.

Key Responsibilities
The SAM Analyst will take charge of managing and supervising the Software Asset portfolio. This includes ensuring adherence to licensing agreements and entitlements through collaboration with stakeholders across IT, the broader business, and relevant third-party vendors.

Additionally, the role encompasses:
- Maintaining and updating the Software Usage policy and procedures to ensure they are relevant and accessible to the wider IT community.
- Overseeing software entitlements to ensure all inventories and modifications are managed in strict compliance with licensing agreements and policies.
- Promoting robust governance throughout the software lifecycle.
- Identifying opportunities to enhance value and improve the performance of both existing and prospective software assets, focusing on process innovation, cost reduction through the decommissioning of unused software, risk mitigation, performance enhancement, and fostering competition among qualified suppliers.
- Establishing a formal software asset management framework applicable to all relevant software across the organization.
- Producing executive and operational dashboards and reports.
- Leading external software compliance audits for Tier 1 and Tier 2 software vendors, achieving favorable outcomes.
- Demonstrating strong knowledge of Effective Licensing Position (ELP) for common Tier 1 software products (e.g., Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Adobe).
- Managing budget and cost considerations effectively.
- Understanding procurement and supplier commercial principles.
- Familiarity with cloud service consumption models (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS).
- Holding professional certifications related to Software Asset Management (e.g., IAITAM, CSAM, or equivalent, Microsoft MCP), with ITIL V3 being desirable.

Qualifications
- Proven ability to lead software entitlement processes, including comprehensive reporting.
- Capability to continuously develop and integrate Software Asset Management processes and reporting across the organization.
- Strong understanding of licensing and deployment models.
- Demonstrated knowledge of techniques to optimize licensing and deployment for cost savings.
- Insight into supplier governance and its implications for Software Asset Management.
- Familiarity with vendor audit and compliance strategies to effectively manage inquiries and engagements.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in SAM-related roles.

Benefits
At Tesco, we prioritize the well-being of our colleagues, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- An annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary.
- A starting holiday allowance of 25 days plus a personal day (in addition to bank holidays).
- A holiday buy salary sacrifice scheme (for salaried roles).
- Private medical insurance.
- A retirement savings plan with matching contributions from Tesco.
- Life assurance coverage at 5 times contractual pay.
- Generous maternity and adoption leave policies.
- The right to request flexible working arrangements from day one.
- Access to a 24/7 virtual GP service and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family.
- A Colleague Clubcard for discounts in-store and online.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.

About Tesco
Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's preferred shopping destination, whether at home or on the go. We are committed to serving our customers, communities, and the planet responsibly and sustainably. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel valued and have equal opportunities. Tesco is proud to be recognized as a Disability Confident Leader, ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

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