Interim Software Asset Manager

Position: Interim Software Asset Manager
Location: Birmingham - Hybrid
Day Rate: £160 - £220 per day via Umbrella

About the Role:

Concept - IT are seeking an experienced Software Licensing Contractor to take ownership of our client's software asset management processes. This is a key role focused on optimising software licensing, driving governance, and ensuring cost-efficiency across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and implement a Software IT Asset Management (ITAM) database and establish a process for ongoing governance and optimisation.
• Act as the subject matter expert for all software licensing across the organisation.
• Optimise the cost base of software licenses, including those for Microsoft (SPLA, CSP, Azure), Veeam, VMware, Halcyon, MIMIX, and other platforms.
• Review contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring terms align with organisational needs and are commercially favourable.
• Focus on commercial contracts, ensuring back-to-back terms with client contracts.
• Develop a framework for effective cost management and optimisation of software licenses.
• Drive improvements in processes, controls, and data reporting related to software license management.
• Demonstrate experience in procurement transformation and delivering positive commercial outcomes across various IT sub-categories, particularly in software and licensing.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in software licensing and compliance within an IT managed services environment.
• Strong commercial focus, with the ability to review and negotiate vendor contracts.
• Experience in managing and optimising software license costs, particularly for major platforms such as Microsoft, Veeam, VMware, and others.
• Demonstrated success in procurement transformation and achieving cost optimisation.
• Strong ability to enhance processes and governance in software asset management.