Software Asset Manager Resume
Summary : As a Software Asset Manager, responsible for implementing software asset management policy and standards governing and ensuring maintenance and integrity of the software asset and configuration information including Items required to deliver technology service.
Skills : Software Licensing Knowledge, Analytical.
Description :
- Managed software licenses and where possible, avoided unnecessary spending.
- Controlled existing licenses ensuring there are no breaches in contract.
- Analyzed software assets deployed throughout the organization.
- Ensured license requirements are fully understood by all relevant departments.
- Researched new license types and trends that may impact the organization.
- Responsible for capturing/Adding software assets into a database or SAM tool.
- Administered the tools and technologies as required to support the recording of license entitlement and re-harvesting.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Software Asset Manager Resume
Summary : As a Software Asset Manager, responsible for managing software entitlement ensuring all inventories and changes are managed robustly and in compliance with licensing terms and policies always. Engaging with the stakeholder community to ensure that risks and opportunities are understood and actioned appropriately.
Skills : Communication, Negotiation.
Description :
- Responded to queries on entitlement, process, and governance.
- Supported vendor entitlement audits as required.
- Maintained configuration Items naming conventions, and identification standards for object types, environments, and processes.
- Analyzed monthly performance/financials and variance reports and provided recommendations to ensure key benchmarks are achieved.
- Reviewed leases and ensure accurate information is received and maintained.
- Developed strong professional relations with 3rd party managers by attending weekly meetings with property managers and maintaining OneNote trackers.
- Provided strategic recommendations on property operations, capital planning, and major repairs by conducting regular property inspections.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Software Asset Manager Resume
Summary : As a Software Asset Manager, responsible for implementing improvements to the performance of the existing and potential software base, driving innovation in processes, reducing costs through decommissioning unused software, reducing risks, improving performance, and stimulating competition between qualified suppliers.
Skills : Data analysis, Automation, Managed services.
Description :
- Assisted and supported in the annual preparation and approval process of property operating budgets.
- Assisted with capital program scopes, timelines, budgets, and financial tracking, along with ROI analysis.
- Prepared market studies, forecasts, and ad-hoc financial analysis as required.
- Worked collaboratively with the acquisition/disposition team during the due diligence and onboarding phase.
- Enhanced SAM strategy and governance, reducing risk and maximizing efficiency.
- Acted as a liaison between IT and third-party software suppliers, handling complex license discussions.
- Advised on software licensing to optimize existing investments, minimize risks, and guide new purchases.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Software Asset Manager Resume
Objective : As a Software Asset Manager, responsible for maintaining and building business relationships with Software Asset Management, aligned Supplier Relationship Managers, Sourcing Managers, and Legal and General partners involved in the delivery of Software Asset Management Services to ensure that optimal pricing and deployment models are secured and service KPIs are met.
Skills : Project Management, ITIL.
Description :
- Managed software vendor audits, mitigating risks, and ensuring timely communication.
- Conducted internal software audits, generating Effective License Positions (ELPs) for renewals and negotiations.
- Understood complex license models across Enterprise vendors and assessed their impact on the firm’s strategy.
- Collaborated with Procurement and Legal teams to improve contractual positions.
- Interpreted vendor license models to negotiate optimal deals.
- Collected and maintained inventory data from various sources to manage assets.
- Ensured the accuracy of deployment and entitlement data in the SAM tool.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology
Software Asset Manager Resume
Summary : As a Software Asset Manager, represented the SAM team across allocated IT teams and business units. Worked with Procurement and SRM community to avoid overlap, and maintain interworking opportunities, and best practice applications.
Skills : Vendor Management, Contract Management.
Description :
- Analyzed software usage data and communicated findings to stakeholders.
- Implemented efficient licensing models for projects and educated the Service Desk on SAM processes.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of all IT assets, including hardware, software licenses, and related documentation.
- Monitored software license usage and ensure compliance with licensing agreements. Identify and address any non-compliance issues
- Implemented and maintained a robust asset tracking system to monitor the lifecycle of IT assets from procurement to disposal.
- Identified opportunities to optimise IT asset utilisation, reduce costs, and reduce duplication.
- Collaborated with vendors and the Commercial Procurement teams to negotiate favourable terms for hardware and software procurement and manage vendor relationships effectively.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Software Asset Manager Resume
Summary : As a Software Asset Manager, works closely with Configuration Management, Change Management, IT Vendor Management, Procurement, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to help maintain the day-to-day records and databases responsible for containing information pertaining to the organizations software assets.
Skills : Automating software discovery, Minimizing software spend.
Description :
- Oversaw the responsible disposal and recycling of obsolete hardware and software components in compliance with environmental regulations.
- Maintained comprehensive records and documentation related to IT assets, including purchase orders, invoices, licenses, and warranties.
- Developed and implemented IT asset management policies and procedures to ensure consistency and adherence to best practices.
- Reviewed and approved ad-hoc end-user software deployment requests.
- Impacted assess infrastructure change requests against relevant licensing terms.
- Delivered regular compliance statements and presented these to senior stakeholders, making recommendations for cost savings and cost avoidance.
- Took the lead role in any software audits and license validation requests.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Software Asset Manager Resume
Objective : As a Software Asset Manager, responsible for evaluating and handling multiple license types and software licensing applications, supporting software compliance audits, and working with teams to maintain an effective software asset management program.
Skills : Data engineering, Data visualization.
Description :
- Supported the procurement and relevant product teams by advising on true-ups / true-downs / termination of license and support agreements as part of the renewal process.
- Conducted license optimization, harvesting, and management including consolidation exercises.
- Defined, owned, and delivered Software Asset Management policies and processes.
- Defined and deployed new SAM processes across a continually shifting estate involving multiple IT teams and platforms.
- Drove continuous improvement using Software Asset Management best practices over the full lifecycle of assets.
- Developed insight-rich governance dashboards and reporting to support strategic decision-making and ongoing optimization and risk management.
- Experted in identifying and improving performance measurement and reporting processes in a large organization.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Software Asset Manager Resume
Summary : As Software Asset Manager, responsible for managing multiple concurrent tasks in an efficient manner including tracking progress against deadlines and expectations, as well as working with colleagues to understand anomalies and overcome conflicts or issues.
Skills : Machine learning, Data science, and analytics.
Description :
- Built and maintained close working relationships with IT business partners and internal audit teams to ensure alignment with group standards and policies.
- Identified software cost optimization opportunities and led the projects to achieve software savings, working closely with stakeholders.
- Drove the compliant use of WPP's software contracts through educating colleagues, enforcing policies, and monitoring adherence to processes.
- Worked with procurement, finance, and legal on contract renewals and new purchases.
- Invited and given in-the-moment feedback in a constructive manner.
- Shared and collaborated effectively with others.
- Identified and made suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Software Asset Manager Resume
Summary : As a Software Asset Manager, provided first- and second-line assistance to clients via the service desk, online portals, email, or telephone, in response to requests and queries submitted by Insights clients, tickets can contain requests for information, licensing administration or advice, or specific licensing queries.
Skills : Data analysis, DevOps.
Description :
- Handled, manipulated, and analyzed data and information responsibly.
- Followed risk management and compliance procedures.
- Kept up-to-date with developments in the area of specialism.
- Communicated confidently in a clear, concise, and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials produced.
- Built and maintained an internal and external network.
- Responsible for redesigning the processes and systems for Asset Management of Software Licensing.
- Developed, implemented, and refined software asset management policies, processes, and procedures.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Software Asset Manager Resume
Objective : As a Software Asset Manager, responsible for managing the workflow of the service desk, including ticket allocation based on team workloads, tracking and management of responses through to completion, and escalating to more senior teammates as appropriate.
Skills : Cloud computing, Machine learning.
Description :
- Contributed to software process improvements and automation.
- Maintained accurate Asset Repository/ CMDB for all Software assets
- Monitored software usage to reduce the risk of non-compliance.
- Drove process improvements with ITAM best practices and automation
- Developed insights on proposed changes and improvements to better manage inventory.
- Administered systems for tracking IT asset life cycles, managing inventory, and maintaining information on software licenses and service level agreements.
- Ensured compliance with purchasing procedures and standards.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
