Software Asset Manager - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Element Materials Technology

Description

Element have an opportunity for a Software Asset Manager, who will be required to govern, manage, execute and evolve Element's Software Asset and growing SaaS Management function across all aspects of the software asset lifecycle including licence entitlement tracking, forecasting, usage identification and monitoring, optimisation, reusing and termination.

This will report directly to the Global Head of Service Management.

Core ResponsibilitiesReview the existing SAM function and tooling and ensure it remains fit for purpose against the growing usage of SaaS.

If required lead on the selection and set up of a suitable toolkit to address any gaps in tooling capabilityWork with governance, technology, procurement, finance and legal to propose updated software use policies that are appropriate for our increasing SaaS usageProvide a licence advisory and governance service to the business technology teamsOwn, operate and maintain our Software Asset Management tooling and integrations of data from non-SAM-owned sources, and manage our tooling vendorReview and approve ad-hoc end user software deployment requestsImpact assesses infrastructure change requests against relevant licensing termsDeliver regular compliance statements and present these to senior stakeholders, making recommendations for cost savings and cost avoidanceTake the lead role in any software audits and licence validation requestsSupport the procurement and relevant product teams by advising on true-ups / true-downs / termination of licence and support agreements as part of the renewals processConduct licence optimisation, reusing and management including consolidation exercisesKeep up to date to an expert level, multi-vendor licensing knowledge, and share this knowledge with stakeholders and colleaguesSkills / QualificationsDetailed licensing knowledge including how licence compliance is calculated and managed with vendors including, but not limited to: Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Citrix, VMWare, Oracle and SalesforceDeep understanding and comprehensive exposure to complex server licensing environments including Data Centres, DR, Virtualisation and CloudExcellent SAM knowledge particularly around standards such as ISO 19770 and ITIL v3Ability to understand software contracts, deployment reports and licensing grants in order to produce and interpret licensing compliance statementsExtensive experience working within the software licensing industryCompany OverviewElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world.

Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries.

Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity StatementAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following:

age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.