Software Asset Management Officer - London, United Kingdom - McDonald's Limited

McDonald's Limited

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Opportunity:

Hybrid Working
This role is based in our East Finchley office working 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.

What is the purpose of this role?

What team will I be part of?

Running Great Restaurant Technology

The Software Asset Management Officer will operate as part of Asset and Configuration Management team within the Running Great Restaurant Technology function and will support the wider Technology and Change function.
The role will also work closely with counterparts in other Leading International Operating Markets (LIOM) as well as the market Deployment team to ensure the timely deployment and testing of required patches and new images.

Who will my customers be?

Restaurants and Franchisees
Deployment & Testing
Global VMO
Cybersecurity & Data
Service Operations
Supplier Management
Change Management

What will my key accountabilities be?

Lifecycle Planning and Implementation:

Accountable for establishing the strategy, plans, and implementation for lifecycle planning and software asset management across the UK&I restaurant and corporate estate.

Annual Investment Programme for Franchisees:

Provide Franchisees with an annual investment programme encompassing all software components in restaurants, ensuring clear communication and planning for the following year's investment cycles.

OS and Firmware Patch Deployment:

Develop and maintain an ongoing plan for the deployment of operating system (OS) and firmware patches to ensure optimal performance and security of restaurants within the estate.

Support Cyber Security Team:

Support the Cyber Security team by maintaining and executing plans for the smooth deployment of security patches, contributing to the overall security posture of the organisation.

Configuration of Images for New Hardware:

Accountable for the configuration of images for new hardware versions, ensuring seamless integration and functionality within the technology landscape.

Patch and Upgrade Schedule:

Vendor Management Collaboration:

Work collaboratively with senior management and vendor management functions to review technology resources (software), expenses, and software license agreements, ensuring efficient resource utilisation.

Software System Requirements:

Establish and maintain procedures for determining software system requirements, contributing to the effective planning and acquisition of software assets.

Procurement and Legal Support:

Assist procurement, financial, and legal departments in analysing budgets, proposals, and vendor contracts for the acquisition, monitoring, and compliance of software assets.

Tracking System Maintenance:

Oversee the development and maintenance of a tracking system for all software assets, ensuring an accurate inventory and accounting of all assets and their components.

Linkage with Budgeting and Procurement:

Establish a linkage with budgeting and procurement processes to track asset acquisition, utilisation, and retirement, providing insights into the financial aspects of software asset management.

Global Alignment

Work closely with colleagues in GTIO and GTRM to understand and plan for emerging technologies and implement them within the organisation to agreed milestones.