Software Asset Manager

Overview

Lead SAM team, ensure software license compliance, optimize costs, manage contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• licensing optimisation
• sam strategy
• tool management
• compliance review
• contract management
• vendor audits

Tasks

-Identify opportunities to optimise software licensing and save money. -Lead the development and implementation of Rolls-Royce’s SAM strategy and associated tooling. -Perform role of process owner for outsourced IT asset management processes – setting and agreeing policies, processes and data requirements. -Perform periodic and ad hoc licence compliance reviews and advise on any actions required. -Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support. -Advise on software licensing implications relating to company acquisitions, disposals and reorganisations, and support execution of licensing actions that arise. -Work closely with procurement colleagues to support negotiation and optimisation of new software licensing purchases, contracts and renewals. -Management of software asset management tooling. -Lead and develop the SAM team. -Work as the subject matter expert in all matters relating to software licensing and entitlement. -Responsible for management of licensing contracts for major software publishers, including Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, VMWare, Red Hat, Adobe… -Stay current with licensing trends and changes in software licensing models etc and advise wider IT teams on associated risks and opportunities. -Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities. -Play an active role in IT projects to ensure effective, optimised and compliant software licensing, including establishing arrangements for ongoing compliance monitoring where applicable. -Manage requests from system owners, project managers, IT and business management for specific IT and software asset management data and information. -Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently. -Respond to and manage software vendor audit requests.

Requirements

• software licensing
• sam tools
• snow
• servicenow
• itil
• contract negotiation

What You Bring

-Strong understanding of software licensing models and compliance requirements, including Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, VMWare, Red Hat -Proficient in asset management and SAM tools e.g. Snow, ServiceNow. -Experience in vendor contract negotiation and lifecycle management. -Ability to work independently and collaborate across the international organisation. -Good working knowledge of ITIL processes and specifically Service Configuration Management -Experience in managing the software asset management function in a major organisation. -Excellent organisational and analytical skills. -Strong communication and negotiation abilities.

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About Rolls-Royce

-Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse. -It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure. -Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors. -It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units. -Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

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