Python / Software Asset Management - ITAM

Job Description Teamware Solutions is seeking a proficient Software Asset Management (SAM) Specialist with strong Python automation skills to optimize our software asset lifecycle. This role is crucial for ensuring software license compliance, minimizing costs, and enhancing operational efficiency within our IT Asset Management (ITAM) framework. The successful candidate will leverage Python for analysis, development of automation scripts, implementation of SAM processes, and troubleshooting within the Software Asset Management (ITAM) domain. Roles and Responsibilities: - Software License Management: Manage and track software licenses, entitlements, usage rights, and contracts across the organization to ensure compliance with vendor agreements. - Compliance & Audit Support: Conduct regular software license reconciliations and prepare for vendor audits. Identify potential compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies. - Cost Optimization: Analyze software usage data and licensing models to identify opportunities for cost savings and license optimization, providing recommendations to procurement and IT leadership. - Python Automation & Scripting: Develop, maintain, and optimize Python scripts for automating various SAM/ITAM tasks, including data collection from diverse sources, report generation, data analysis, and integration with SAM tools. - Data Analysis & Reporting: Extract, transform, and analyze large datasets related to software inventory and usage. Create comprehensive reports and dashboards to provide insights into software asset posture and compliance. - Tool Utilization: Utilize and support existing IT Asset Management (ITAM) and Software Asset Management (SAM) tools for data capture, processing, and reporting. Assist in the configuration and enhancement of these tools. - Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements for software asset lifecycle management, from procurement to retirement. - Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, reporting inconsistencies, and technical issues related to software asset tracking and management systems. - Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, IT operations, legal, and finance teams to ensure accurate software asset records and adherence to SAM policies. Preferred Candidate Profile: - SAM/ITAM Expertise: Strong understanding of Software Asset Management (SAM) and IT Asset Management (ITAM) principles, best practices, and lifecycle. - Python Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in Python for scripting, data manipulation, analysis (e.g., Pandas, NumPy), and automation. - Software Licensing Knowledge: Knowledge of various software licensing models (e.g., user-based, processor-based, core-based, subscription) for major software vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, IBM, VMWare). - Data Analysis Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable insights. Proficiency in Excel for data analysis. - SAM Tools (Plus): Experience with leading SAM/ITAM tools such as ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera One, Snow Software, or similar platforms is highly advantageous. - Technical Acumen: Basic understanding of IT infrastructure components (servers, virtual machines, desktops, networks) and how software is deployed and utilized. - Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills for both data-related and automation script issues. - Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly to various stakeholders. - Certifications (Plus): Certifications in SAM (e.g., CSAM, CITAM) are a plus.