Software Asset and Licensing Manager

Software Asset andamp; Licensing Manager - Fully RemoteUp to £42,000Our client, a leading UK charity, is looking for an experienced Software Asset andamp; Licensing Manager to take ownership of their software estate, licensing strategy and software life cycle management.This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in Software Asset Management (SAM), Software Licensing, IT Asset Management or IT Service Management who wants to take real ownership of a large and complex software environment. What you''ll be doing: Managing the full software life cycle, from licensing and procurement through to renewal and retirementDeveloping and managing the software licensing strategyIdentifying opportunities to reduce costs through licence optimisation and software rationalisationManaging software vendors, contracts and renewalsMaintaining the organisation''s Definitive Software LibraryEnsuring software remains secure, supported and appropriately patchedManaging end-of-life software and associated risksImproving processes and automation around software asset management and complianceWorking closely with Technology, Security, Procurement and wider business stakeholders We''re looking for: Strong experience in Software Asset Management, Software Licensing or IT Service ManagementExperience managing software licences and end-to-end software life cyclesStrong vendor management and negotiation skillsExperience identifying cost-saving and optimisation opportunitiesGood ..... full job details .....