Junior Software Asset Management Analyst
Junior Software Asset Management Analyst
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Job Description
Junior Software Asset Management Analyst
You will work closely with 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. The Analyst will be responsible for evaluating and handling multiple license types and software licensing applications helping with software compliance audits and working with teams to maintain an effective software asset management program.
What will be your new role
Works closely with help desk operations Vendor and Procurement to ensure appropriate software licenses are available prior to deployment
Responsible for Software Asset Management license maintenance activities including:
Creating new software licenses in accordance with vendor specifications in the Snow Asset Management 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 efficiency renewal and commercial issues.
Coordinating software and license reclamation activities
Collecting information in response to software verification requests
Responsible for receiving and managing software license keys
Answers software license related questions pertaining to number of installs purchases and provide licensing knowledge and advisory services to stakeholders to maximise the value of Software Asset Management.
Provide reports relating to Azure usage.
What we are looking for
Experience in configuration management asset life-cycle management process improvement and compliance
Working knowledge of the fundamental concepts and procedures used in a purchasing and asset management environment
Working knowledge of software licensing and knowledge of contract language
Working knowledge of reconciling software licensing and software maintenance terms and conditions between procured rights and quantities with compliant deployment of software assets.
Working knowledge of the procurement life cycle and best practices
Proven problem-solving with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective data analysis and manipulation skills including exceptional MS Excel
Working knowledge of current IT technologies and full expertise of industry practices
Self-motivated tenacious with ability to work autonomously
Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning organizing and prioritizing with attention to detail Desirable Skills Proven experience and ability to calculate vendor licensing models familiarity of VMware and Microsoft and other Tier 1 vendor license models
Experience with Software Asset Management tools.
Education
Bachelors degree in finance economics or a related fieldis preferred but not required if balanced with prior experience along with strong analytical and communication not always mandatory for junior roles an advanced degree (like an MBA) or certifications like the CFA can be beneficial for career progression.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years licensing experience through asset management sales consulting etc.
Any experience with asset management tools would certainly be preferred.
What we offer
Three weeks vacation and five personal days
Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment
Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401K matching programs
Lifestyle rewards
Flexible work options
And more!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
