Analyst Software Asset Management Flexera
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Analyst Software Asset Management
Summary/Purpose:
This key technical position within Digital Technology encompasses Software Asset Management which includes the endtoend lifecycle of software acquisition planning purchases deployment upgrades patches maintenance usage control and proposer disposal including maintaining all documentation on all software for the life of the organization. The Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst will work closely with IT Vendor Management Procurement ITSM Compliance Configuration Management Change Management Infrastructure and Operations teams to help maintain the daytoday records and databases responsible for containing information pertaining to the organizations software assets. The Analyst will be responsible for evaluation and handling multiple license types and licensing applications supporting software compliance audits and working with various teams to maintain an effective software management program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Software Asset Management license maintenance activities including
- Creating new licenses in accordance with vendor specifications in the SAM tool.
- Processing new software purchases and applying to the appropriate software license as approved
- Monitoring and identifying compliance risks of software licenses
- Identify opportunities for cost savings working with the Software Asset Manager to address efficient renewal and commercial issues
- Coordinating software and license reclamation activities
- Collecting information in response to software verification requests
- Ensure Agent technology Host/VM technologies connections and SaaS connections are implemented & maintained enterprise wide to support ongoing compliance
- Assists in software audit activities working with the Governance Compliance Configuration Management and Vendor Management teams.
- Works closely with various IT Procurement and Vendor Management teams ensures appropriate software licenses are available prior to deployment.
- Supports Software Asset Management policies processes procedures standards and system of controls for software asset acquisitions installations usage and disposition.
- Supports All SAM Tool Modules business functions supported platform hardware associated configurations integrations and business adaptors
- Generates reports and dashboards to provide information related to software licenses such as number of installs purchases and provide licensing knowledge and advisory services to stakeholders to maximize the value of Software Asset Management
- Ensures ongoing license compliance and manages to license optimization.
- Collaborate with the operations team to ensure that all inscope devices are reporting into the SAM tool and decommissions are processed in a timely manner.
- Provides advice guidance and expertise regarding divestments and acquisitions.
- Contributes to the development and of an ongoing roadmap to improve software asset management processes
- Create and update records and report on software license compliance based on software license righttouse (RTU) software license agreements maintenance agreements and software installations
- Review software compliance measures based on existing licensing agreements and implement processes to improve compliance
- Ensures accuracy of KPI/Metrics to be included in standard reporting and dashboards for Demand Management Compliance Audit and Executive Reporting.
- Builds and supports productive relationships with all business partners.
- Maintain the asset database integrity and ensure compliance with asset governance and standards
- Provides the correct applications to the specified users at optimal intervals to obtain the best value and to eliminate unnecessary software products. Increase efficiency by making the best use of existing software assets.
- Utilizes available resources to solve problems aware that Software Asset Management issues interrelate and impact business objectives.
- Partners with IT Service Management Process Owners Technical Leads Application Owners to support and develop process improvements compliance and operation efficiencies.
Skills for Success
- Minimum 35 years of experience as a Software Asset Management Analyst
- BS/BA or equivalent years work experience in related field
- Proficient SAM experience with Flexera and ITSM experience with ServiceNow
- Proven experience and knowledge of Tier 1 software publishers (e.g. Microsoft IBM Oracle Adobe and associated license metrics (e.g. per device/user core processor PVU/RVU LPAR subscription etc.
- Ability to calculate vendor licensing models familiarity of SAP VMware and technology such as Citrix XenServer/XenApp Microsoft App Virtualization Jamf and Microsoft SCCM
- Working knowledge of reconciling software licensing contract language and software maintenance terms and conditions between procured rights and quantities with compliant deployment of software assets
- Strong experience in configuration management asset lifecycle management process improvement and compliance
- Proven experience working with a CMDB and the specific business services it supports and IT Service Management (ITSM) processes as well as experience with Discovery tools.
- Experience in regulatory requirements related to Software Asset Management
- Working knowledge of current IT technologies and full understanding of industry practices
- Experience in the fundamental concepts and procedures used in purchasing the procurement lifecycle and best practices
- Possess IAITAM Certification e.g. CSAM CAMP CITAM
- Possess ITIL V3 Foundation Certification or equivalent process implementation experience
- Strong data analysis skills including expertise in MS Excel
- Excellent interpersonal communication and problemsolving skills
- Selfmotivated with the ability to work independently manage time and workload effectively including planning organizing and prioritizing with attention to detail
Other Requirements:
- Some travel (domestic and/or international) may be required
- Requires oncall work
- May require weekend or shift work
- Requires inoffice work per current policy
Deadline to apply Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.
Hiring Range:
$94400.00 USD $118000.00 USD annuallyIncentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan sales incentive orcommissionpotential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered including this years medical plan rates on and by clicking Looking to Join VF Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Please note our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position we comply with all local state and federal laws.
At VF we value a diverse inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
