Leader of Software Asset Management

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Leader of Software Asset Management to lead our global software asset management function. As the Leader, you will be responsible for shaping the strategic direction of software asset management function, ensuring business transformation, compliance, vendor relationship, optimising costs, and driving efficiency across the organisation.

This role can be based in London, Birmingham, Bristol or Manchester and will follow a hybrid working model of 3 days a week in the office 2 days a week working remote

What you’ll be doing

• Own the Software Asset Management strategy and ensure alignment with Business and IT priorities to create business opportunities.
• Ability to think and act strategically about the vendor partner relationship to deliver our Business and Group longer term strategy.
• Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements through regular audits and proactive risk mitigation.
• Develop programmes to implement business transformational change to enable the organisation to deliver efficiency.
• Align technology with business objectives, improving service delivery, and ensuring accurate and up-to-date information on our IT assets and services.
• Lead the budget process for annual budget planning related to Hardware and Software.
• Develop the business case for the cost savings/ avoidances initiative and ensures non-compliant software issues are addressed.
• Oversee software planning, retirement, reclaim and compliance with vendor contracts.
• Effectively communicate SAM objectives, benefits, and challenges to senior leadership, showcasing the value of effective SAM practices. 
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, inspiring, mentoring and coaching team members to excel and achieve their full potential and lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. 
• Use strong influencing skills to gain support and buy-in from other departments e.g., procurement, finance, sourcing, InfoSec etc. 
• Maintain a strong industry presence through participation in conferences, events, and industry associations.

You'll have the following skills and experience

• Experience in a software asset management leadership role.
• Experience of working at Leader level in a large complex organisation leading on digital and information services.
• Significant experience in a senior strategic role in a complex and multi-faceted business, with confidence in advising on strategy at senior leadership team level.
• Proven experience of providing strategic and technical leadership to large complex organisations.
• Highly influential at MD level to drive strategic decision making and hold colleagues to account for its realisation.
• Demonstrable experience of collaborating with and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Excellent relationship building ability across internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record in negotiating complex software vendor agreements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to drive data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.