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Software Asset Management Analyst
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Experience- Experience not specified
Salary- Not disclosed
Location- Location not specified
- Work mode
- Not specified
- Job type
- Full-time
Apply by- Closing date not listed
- Posted
- 12 Sept 35
About this role
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.Job Title: Software Asset Management Analyst – Supervising Associate - SAP
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The opportunity
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Software Asset Management Analyst to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for managing, controlling, and protecting the software assets managed by Enterprise Technology. You will assess the software requirements, manage the software inventory, and ensure compliance with software licensing agreements.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Stakeholder engagement and licensing use case analysis
- Determine licensing service requirements
- Provide advice, lead projects and run managed services related to software licensing optimisation
- Carry out software asset management processes, including detailed analytics of contracts, usage and deployment data, forecasts and budgets
- Maintain reports on targeted software assets, including purchases, license details, and usage.
- Verify compliance with software licenses, contracts, and vendor agreements to prevent legal liability and financial losses.
- Use software asset management tools to monitor software usage and license allocation.
- Develop and implement software license optimization strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders across the organization to understand software needs and ensure they are adequately met.
- Identify and resolve any discrepancies or anomalies in software asset records.
- Assist in the negotiation of software contracts with vendors and manage ongoing vendor relationships.
- Keep up to date with industry developments, software licensing models, and regulatory changes in order to proactively manage risks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into understandable terms.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong negotiation skills, with a background in vendor relationship management.
- Deep understanding of SAP licensing across all product sets
- Experience of working in $100m+ contract renewal projects, in collaboration with supply chain services and as part of a commercial strategy
- Deep analytical skills enabling the interpretation of SAP specific complex entitlement and usage data, applying SAP specific rulesets and producing effective licence position reports
- Strong familiarity with EY use of SAP and the connected licensing challenges and opportunities
- Strong relationships with the MST (Mercury team)
- Knowledge of SAP LAW reporting
- Ability to work with hands on teams to extract usage data from SAP products/consoles, interpret and define compliance reports
- Ability to assess complex SAP licensing scenarios and proactively determine and act on compliance risks and/or cost reduction opportunities
- Familiarity with Data Analytics products and licensing environments, including Tableau, TIBCO, Alteryx, PowerBI
- Familiarity with large Adobe contracts (CC, AEM), and the production of
- Billing validation experience
- Experience in the creation of chargeback reports in collaboration with finance teams
- Supporting often large complex renewals with trend analysis and optimization opportunity reports
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Proven experience in software asset management, IT asset management, or a similar role.
- Detailed understanding of software licensing models and compliance requirements.
- Experience using software asset management tools and systems
If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for software management and compliance, we would love to add you to our team. Apply today and grow your career with us.
What We Offer
As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
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