Senior Software Asset Manager

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Senior Software Asset Manager

Would you like to play a key role in in managing licenses of software and audit of these software programmes over the whole of BAE Systems? We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Software Asset Manager at our site in Farnborough.

As a Senior Software Asset Manager, you will be responsible for managing the software asset management (SAM) team. The Senior Software Asset Manager will be responsible for maturing the SAM capability through developing and implementing a strong SAM framework and solution, implementing robust end to end processes, and ensuring continuous improvement

This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop and own the capability, work with senior stakeholders throughout the whole of BAE Systems and give you wider exposure into the senior leadership team.

Your main responsibilities as a Senior Software Asset Manager will involve:

Providing leadership of the software asset management team to ensure the daily and strategic activities are planned and completed within agreed timelines.

Reviewing, maturing and continually improving the SAM (software asset management) capability

Leading through experience and engaging at senior levels of the Business

Working with different functions and various stakeholders to ensure the end to end process of software management is implemented

Conducting CSI reviews in relation to Software Asset Management optimising software spend for software licences by identifying opportunities to exploit better options of licensing arrangements (e.g. license re-harvesting/license transfers/intelligent renewals etc.).

Responsible for the development and presentation of business cases in relation to the SAM end to end service and ensuring delivery of approved changes through to benefits realisation.

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential:

Educated to Degree level or equivalent

Qualification in Software Asset Management (Ideally a CSAM Qualification)

Experience of working in large-scale organisations which complex software deployment and the complexities of obsolescence as a subject matter expert.

Excellent knowledge of software licensing and renewal models

In-depth knowledge of enterprise software licensing and optimisation of these licenses

Excellent knowledge of IT Asset Management (ITAM)

Knowledge of ITIL best practices for Service Delivery

What we're looking for in you:

You will have great time management skills with the ability to delegate workload to teams with proven experience managing others. You will have good stakeholder management skills with the ability to work with senior leadership teams and others outside of BAE, you will be able to influence others and have the willingness to be hands on when required. You will also be able to build, motivate and mature your own team supporting them with good management skills.

Location: Preston or Farnborough

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Shared Services

If you'd like to make a real difference where it counts, BAE Systems is the place for you.

From keeping soldiers, sailors and pilots safe to helping countries prosper, from developing the next generation of supersonic aircraft to investing in the next generation of super-smart talent - at BAE Systems, we work together to give our customers an essential edge in protecting the things that really matter. Lives, livelihoods, ways of life.

As part of the Shared Services team, you'll be at the heart of this endeavour - working closely with our air, maritime, land and cyber and intelligence businesses to support our customers around the world.

Join us and you'll be encouraged and rewarded to excel in this important work. Apply your talent where it counts.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.