Software License Management Senior Analyst

• Manage, track, and optimize large-scale software vendor products and relationships to maximize value and minimize risk
• Analyze install, purchase, and demand data to proactively identify and seize significant cost-saving opportunities
• Contribute to the development and execution of long-term vendor strategies by collaborating with Procurement, Finance, and internal business partners
• Assist in continuous vendor performance management and optimization activities
• Rigorously interpret and codify complex software contract terms, conditions, and entitlements
• Review new vendor contracts pre-execution, ensuring terms are fair, consistent, and comprehensible
• Partner with various business sectors to implement and operationalize control and transparency initiatives within the software review process, proactively safeguarding against vendor audits and compliance issues
• Lead communication and manage responses for software compliance attestation initiatives
• Generate comprehensive vendor baseline summaries to support demand management, renewals, deal negotiations, vendor audits, and compliance activities
• Perform detailed reporting on license metrics and spend patterns, briefing executive stakeholders with actionable insights
• Drive data normalization, communication strategies, and recovery efforts for the Software Inventory Control process
• Evaluate current SLM processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop clear process documentation
• Create compelling executive reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior management
• Develop and contribute to internal communications, ensuring key information is shared effectively across relevant teams

• 3-5 years of experience in a technology planning, software asset management (SAM), or a related analytical role
• Proven experience interpreting complex licensing terms and conditions for enterprise software
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (for complex data modeling and analysis), PowerPoint (for executive presentations), and Word
• Conceptual understanding of Information Technology infrastructure and software ecosystems
• Strong data analysis skills with an ability to distill complex information into clear, concise insights
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, capable of collaborating with others to resolve challenges effectively
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex/sensitive information clearly and diplomatically to diverse audiences, including senior leadership
• Proven interpersonal and collaboration skills, fostering effective partnerships across multiple teams (Procurement, Finance, Business Units)
• Proven ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with a strong aptitude for mastering new tasks quickly
• Methodical approach to work, with a keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail under pressure

Familiarity with Software Asset Management (SAM) tools and methodologies is a plus

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources