Software Asset Manager

About Company :They balance innovation with an open, friendly culture and the backing of a long-established parent company, known for its ethical reputation. We guide customers from what’s now to what’s next by unlocking the value of their data and applications to solve their digital challenges, achieving outcomes that benefit both business and society.About Client:Our client is a global digital solutions and technology consulting company headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company generates annual revenue of over $4.29 billion (₹35,517 crore), reflecting a 4.4% year-over-year growth in USD terms. It has a workforce of around 86,000 professionals operating in more than 40 countries and serves a global client base of over 700 organizations.Our client operates across several major industry sectors, including Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Manufacturing & Consumer. In the past year, the company achieved a net profit of $553.4 million (₹4,584.6 crore), marking a 1.4% increase from the previous year. It also recorded a strong order inflow of $5.6 billion, up 15.7% year-over-year, highlighting growing demand across its service lines.Key focus areas include Digital Transformation, Enterprise AI, Data & Analytics, and Product Engineering—reflecting its strategic commitment to driving innovation and value for clients across industries.. Job Title: IT Asset Management.. Skill's: Asset Management, ITIL4 Foundation,· Location: Pune· Experience: 5 to 7 Yrs· Job Type : Contract to hire.· Notice Period:- Immediate joiners.Job Role:Key Responsibilities:Software Inventory Management: Maintain an accurate inventory of all software assets, including licenses, versions, and installations.License Compliance: Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements and manage renewals and audits.Procurement Support: Assist in the procurement of software, liaising with Finance team for the Invoicing, Billing and maintenance of agreements in the designated repositories.Usage Monitoring: Monitor software usage to identify underutilized licenses and opportunities for cost savings.Policy Development: Develop and enforce software asset management policies and procedures.Reporting: Generate regular reports on software usage, compliance, and cost savings.Vendor Management: Maintain relationships with software vendors and manage contracts and agreements.Training and Support: Provide training and support to staff on software asset management best practices.Responsible for managing and optimizing the company’s software assets, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements, and supporting cost-effective software procurement and usage.Experience with cloud-based software and licensing models.Governance:Review service commitments (if any), KPIs & metrics.Perform Software asset audits when required.Work with necessary teams to ensure publisher audit readiness.Conducts pre-review of reports related to assets.Identify policy or process violations and address the same.Skills required:Strong understanding of software licensing and compliance.Excellent organizational and analytical skills.Proficiency in SAM tools and software.Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Qualifications:Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in software asset management or a related role.Preferred Certifications:Certification in Software Asset Management (e.G., CSAM).ITIL4 Foundation