Addison Group is working with an IT Solutions Company in search for a Software Asset Analyst. Apply to be considered for this role! - Please note this position is 4 days onsite in Wilmington, Delaware.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities: • Conduct continuous monitoring of license entitlements to ensure compliance across all software publishers; complete license true-up exercises as needed. • Minimize organizational spend through product standardization and optimize efficiencies by discovery tracking and license harvesting; analyze software usage data to identify underutilized software. • Assist with negotiating software vendor contracts and license maintenance renewals; understanding of publisher terms of use. • Experience working with SAM tools to track software usage and compliance effectively. • Process software license requests through ServiceNow and recommend best sourcing method; issue purchase orders to vendors, monitor vendor response times, and expedite orders when needed. • Maintain software asset database for approved applications; assist with Catalog updates/upkeep. • Experience managing on-prem and cloud licenses for vendors such as Microsoft and Adobe. • Familiarity with vendor portals including but not limited to Microsoft VLSC, Azure EA, Adobe, IBM, and Oracle. • Employ a continuous improvement approach to identify potential process enhancements in the software license lifecycle. • Assist with quarterly harvesting of licenses. • Assist with special projects as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: • 5 years in a Software Asset Analyst role • Solid knowledge of software licensing and maintenance agreements • Experience working with a SAM tool • Proficient in ServiceNow and MS Office Suite • Knowledge of IT Service Management processes • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience • Self-motivated with a high attention to detail • Excellent organizational skills • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously • Strong interpersonal and communication skills