Optimization Data Analyst, Software Asset Management (Hybrid - Rahway, NJ)
Optimization Data Analyst, Software Asset Management (Hybrid - Rahway, NJ)
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$ 77700 - 122300
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Job Description
This position operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities through the efficient management of software products. We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that enables the commercialization of our medicines vaccines and Animal Health products. The SAM Optimization Data Analyst will be part of a centerled Software Asset Management Service to ensure compliant cost effective and efficient utilization of software in partnerships with Software Owners across our company. The position acts as the key liaison with internal stakeholders to ensure the alignment and maturity development of overall software assets capabilities within the enterprise. Our company is driving a multiyear IT transformation that requires an operationally and technically focused SAM Service to support the effective utilization of thirdparty software as underpinning technologies in support of our broader overall IT initiatives of moving to the cloud data and analytics and an agile product team centric operating mode as key elements of the IT change. In addition this role is expected to work as an advocate and expand the utilization of SAM services and data as a foundational element within IT to deliver breakthrough results driving overall innovation and automation.
What will you do
Conducting indepth data analysis and reporting delivering actionable insights that support datadriven decisionmaking across the organization
Supporting crossfunctional teams by integrating SAM tool into existing systems automating repetitive tasks and increasing productivity
Contributing to better decisionmaking cost savings and risk avoidance within an IT software asset environment
Ensures that the software asset inventory is maintained at optimal levels against contract terms and conditions collecting and analyzing IT asset usage data
Accountable for understanding and communicating information about software license models and license related terms. Utilizing reports and dashboards to showcase findings to team leaders and stakeholders enabling better businessdriven decisions.
Identify and remediate risk compliance issues nonapproved SW assets
Analysis of market changes and new trends assessing impact on our companys SW
Helps improve the whole software assets lifecycle
Qualifications Skills & Experience Required:
High School Diploma required.
2 years of experience with advanced analytical tools for performance data analysis and comprehensive reporting capabilities.
2 years of experience in IT asset management (ITAM) and/or IT vendor contract/licensing agreements is an advantage.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills detail oriented selfstarter.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to learn complex technologies and vendor unique licensing rules.
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Effective September 5 2023 employees in officebased positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days onsite per week Monday Thursday although the specific days may vary by site or organization with Friday designated as a remoteworking day unless business critical tasks require an onsite Hybrid work model does not apply to and daily inperson attendance is required for fieldbased positions; facilitybased manufacturingbased or researchbased positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collectivebargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as remote.
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Expected US salary range:
$77700.00 $122300.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility long term incentive if applicable health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits paid holidays vacation and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
