Software Advisory Consultant

• Manage and perform all facets of the engagement for existing clients: engagement planning, execution, and reporting activities, which includes data analytics, Software licensee/client interviews, and preparation of client deliverables.
• Interact with cross-functional teams at clients/software licensees and manage multiple projects across multiple clients simultaneously.
• Execute and deliver all Software Asset Management Licensing Professional tasks according to the requirements of all assigned client engagements.
• Research and understand different software publisher s product use rights, license entitlements, and contractual entitlements for software products and publishers.
• Manage engagement KPIs, including deadlines and project milestones.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients through quality execution of reviews and timely communication.
• Stay current with the trends and best practices in the relevant industries and compliance auditing.
• Perform extensive Excel analysis as part of audit execution, internal client initiatives, and other services.

SAM Professional with a minimum of 4 years of experience in:

• Software Asset Management
• License compliance management
• Software Rationalization
• Contract Optimization
• ISO 19770 process
• Software Renewals
• Stake holder s management
• Software Audit (Internal and External)
• Open-source/freeware Software s Management
• ELP reports creation.

• Working knowledge of desktop based publisher (Microsoft, Adobe) and any server based publisher licensing knowledge (Microsoft, Oracle, Redhat, VMWare, IBM) is preferred
• Basic scripting knowledge is an advantage
• Tool Skill set: Snow License manager, Flexera (Operation Knowledge)
• Academic Background: B.Tech / M.Tech/ MCA/ MBA/BA/BS in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems Administration, Engineering, or related field
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills including the ability to translate technical information to various technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-driven, highly motivated, and able to work well independently and in team environments.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills.
• Highly organized, methodical, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Candidate should have end to end skills in preparing publisher ELPs
• Resource should have depth knowledge of licensing to identify areas of cost optimization and cost reduction
• Willing to learn and be trained
• Basic project management skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural global team.
• 5-6 years of experience in Professional Services or IT organizations (added advantage)