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Software Asset Management Specialist / Manager
full-timeHyderabad

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Location

Hyderabad

Type

full-time

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About this role

 

This role works within the IT Software Asset Management (SAM) Team and is responsible to manage and analyse software inventory. This role is also responsible for supporting and maintaining the licence compliancy across the organisation.  This role provides advice and support in the management of software assets of both in-house and external solutions including cloud technologies.  

 

This role works closely with the Software License Procurement team, business service owners and stakeholders.

 

🔹 Software Asset Manager in addition to these responsibilities would also:

1. Oversees the SAM program, aligning it with business goals.

2. Leads cross-functional collaboration to optimize software value.

 

DESCRIBE THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE JOB (DESCRIPTION)
  • Be accountable for supporting an enterprise-wide Software Asset Management platform.
  • Implement organisational level dashboards including forecasting, planning, of all licensed applications across Cloud/Infrastructure & Operations including budgetary considerations in line with Compliance
  • Responsible for the support and deployment of the SAM tooling, device inventory coverage across the estate, and data analysis.
  • Accountable for SAM best practices, offering support where needed to ensure that the approaches are well understood and easily implemented
  • Understand how cloud and virtualization technologies impact license positions 
  • Evaluate and monitors SaaS application inventory across the organisation for optimal cost-effectiveness, including the removal of applications which is not in use and the maintenance of version controls
  • Maintain the accuracy of assets, such as auditing and modifying attributes related to lifecycle management of software and hardware assets
  • Create reports that provide data and metrics to Software Licence Management procurement team, business service owners and stakeholders for assessments, analysis, and future planning 
  • Creates and maintains internal process documentation and best practices relating to SAM.
  • Support in maintaining an ongoing transparent and continuously updated inventory of SaaS software and licensed applications made accessible to Business service owners, Software License Management Procurement team and key stakeholders.
  • Work with Finance and IT Operational departments to ensure cloud licencing consumption is in line with licencing model and budget.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED FOR THE JOB)
  • 3 years’ experience in Software Asset Management, with knowledge ITAM a plus
  • Solid expertise in interpreting software licensing agreement entitlements, terms, and conditions
  • Experience with IT Asset Management automated systems and discovery tools, such as Service Now 
  • Understanding of software licensing models, e.g., Oracle, Microsoft, Attachmate, IBM, virtual systems, subscriptions, and cloud-based 
  • Solid data and information management, analysis, and reporting skills
  • ITIL Foundations V4 Certification
  • Experience with Agile SAFE Methodology
  • Must have either AWS Cloud Certified Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals Certification or equivalent 
  • Knowledge of Cloud Licence Manager

 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED, NOT A REQUIREMENT)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent diploma or certifications in the specialized IT fields
  • Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)

 

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
  • Data-driven and attention to detail and big picture
  • Action Oriented
  • Measuring capabilities 
  • Data storyboarding (monitoring and measuring) 
  • Continuous Improvement Management 
  • Automation
  • Problem Finding and Solving

 

 

ORGANISATION STRUCTURE (WHERE IS THE ROLE LOCATED IN THE HIERARCHY)

This is the most senior role within the core Software Asset Management team which forms part of the Core Technology Platforms area.  This role reports into an IT Manager.

 

 

 


At Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.

Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.

We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.

Other facts

Tech stack
Software Asset Management,IT Asset Management,Data Analysis,Reporting Skills,Software Licensing,Cloud Technologies,SaaS Applications,ITIL Foundations,Agile SAFE Methodology,AWS Cloud,Azure Fundamentals,Software License Procurement,Lifecycle Management,Process Documentation,Collaboration,Continuous Improvement

About Zensar

Zensar stands out as a premier technology consulting and services company, embracing an ‘experience-led everything’ philosophy. We are creators, thinkers, and problem solvers passionate about designing digital experiences that are engineered into scale-ready products, services, and solutions to deliver superior engagement to high-growth companies. This full lifecycle capability – from experience to engineering to engagement – is what makes us unique. This integrated approach also means that we harness the power of technology, creativity, and insight to deliver impact — ensuring our work focuses not just on technology but also on the people who use it.

Part of the $4.4 billion RPG Group, Zensar is headquartered in Pune, India. Our 10,000+ employees work across 30+ locations worldwide, including Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Singapore, and Mexico City. As an organization, we are diverse and multi-dimensional and unite across geographies and skill sets to deliver products and services that are value-driven, environmentally conscious, and human-centered.

To know more, visit us at www.zensar.com.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Founding Year: 2001

What you'll do

  • The role is responsible for managing and analyzing software inventory and ensuring license compliance across the organization. It involves supporting the SAM platform, implementing dashboards, and collaborating with various teams to optimize software value.

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