Software Asset Management Specialist

Business Context:

DXC Technology provides Software Licensing and Management Solutions (SLMS) and services to our global customers. A subset of which is DXC’s Software Asset Management (SAM) solution that enables our clients to effectively manage their software costs and compliance requirements. For this service DXC utilizes Flexera’s FlexNet Manager Suite (FNMS) as well as in-house licensing expertise to provide our customers a broad range of software asset management services.


Job Description:

DXC Technology is seeking a candidate with expertise in software asset management. The Software Asset Management Professional’s role is to work with DXC’s clients to assist them in understanding and managing software licensing and compliance in their environment. The position will be customer facing to lead, influence, and guide DXC clients in their SAM journey with the aim to maximize the adoption of SAM services by DXC.

Additionally, the SAM Licensing Professional will periodically support internal projects to assist in building the internal business strategy to support the growth of the SAM practice. This can include but is not limited to working with DXC project managers, consultants, engineers, developers, and clients to impart industry experience and knowledge to help improve the overall services and tools used by the SAM offering to ensure DXC delivers a best-in-class software asset management service.


Experience & Qualifications:
5+ years of professional experience in a software asset management role.
In-depth knowledge and experience of Flexera FNMS, FlexeraOne, and Flexera SaaS Manager is essential to this role.
Bachelor of Arts/Science or equivalent degree in computer science or related area of study.


Responsibilities:

• Executes and delivers all SAM Licensing Professional tasks according to the requirements of all assigned client engagements.
• Adheres and works to the internal process standards as defined and updated by management.
• Prepares, communicates, and presents SAM deliverables to clients.
• Participates in customer communications across the entire lifecycle of a SAM project. This includes presenting intermediate and final results and assuring projects are conducted and closed to the satisfaction of all parties.
• Coordinate with service delivery teams in order to communicate project status and ensure project milestones are being met.
• Participates with specialist knowledge in responding to SAM related requests as well as confirming SOW requirements.
• Collects and manages SAM related information from DXC clients, and software manufacturers.
• Researches and understands different publishers’ product use rights, license entitlements, and contractual entitlements for software products and publishers.
• Support, coach, and mentor other SAM Licensing Professionals in the team.
• Provide licensing expertise to help clients collect, organize, and manage clients’ licensed software assets.
• Author, recommend and deliver SAM related best practice workshops and assessments to DXC staff and DXC clients. This will include but not be limited to Audit Readiness/Response, Process Maturity Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and SAM Discovery & Planning Workshops.
• Ensure all SAM projects are conducted professionally, ethically, and in a manner consistent with DXC C.L.E.A.R vision.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and new SAM services requirements.
• Other activities, as defined by SAM management to successfully deliver SAM consulting activities to clients.


Skillset:

• Good organization and planning skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with customers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good analytical, problem solving and decision-making ability.
• Flexibility to work under changing guidelines and deadlines.
• Proven experience as a Licensing Professional in Software Asset Management
• Experience with software license compliance risk assessment, management and/or mitigation in software audit context, particularly with IBM, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft etc.
• In-depth knowledge of licensing of publishers utilizing complex license metrics.
• Strong MS Excel and SQL skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Enterprise Agreements, contracts, purchase order data etc.
• Experienced with IBMs’ ILMT and BigFix.
• Understands licensing of O365 and other SaaS applications.
• Proficient in the use of Flexera Business Adapter Studio.
• Excellence in written publications. Articulate and succinct communication skills. Ability to explain complex ideas effectively.
• Excellent presentation skills. Ability to perform well on-stage as well as in smaller groups, face to face.
• Successful track record of effectively working with C-Level executives.
• Collaborative teamwork, engaged with peers, good at sharing data and two-way communication.
• Strong project planning and management skills.
• Client-oriented, professional services mind-set.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to think outside the box.
• Ability to stay self-motivated and self-directed.
• Willingness to adapt to changing business and technical priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with deadlines in a fast-paced, high-performance team environment.
• Highly organized, methodical, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural global team.

• Employment contract for an unlimited period
• 500€ in Benefit Plus based on your choice (sport, health care, education, wellness, shops, etc.)
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• 3 paid sick days
• 3 extra vacation days
• Meal subsidy fully paid by employer
• 80€ for your tram pass (even if you work from home)
• Parking spot
• Employee referral program
• etc.