Software Asset Controller

Location: Oakdale, Wales (2-3 days per week onsite)Duration: 6 month contractRate: 460 per day LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leading defence company, are looking for an experienced Software Asset Controller to join their team on a contract basis. The Software Asset Controller will provide full Software Asset Management (SAM) lifecycle services from software acquisition and commercial review to software Licence management and full technology road maps. Experience of supporting supplier contract management, negotiation of commercial terms including software Licence loans and agreements is essential.The Software Asset Controller will be the main point of contact for programme software lifecycle and support supply chain commercial requirements across the UK business units. Responsibilities include: Software Licence Risk Review and ProcurementReview and assess software licence terms and risksEnsure compliance with legal, commercial, and future licence obligations.Manage licence orders, renewals, and procurement in line with COTS procedures.Support procurement of COTS/FOSS software and address issues relating to IPR, EAR, and ITAR. Software Asset ManagementOversee software assets and licences throughout the programme lifecycle.Manage software inventory from procurement to deployment, including development and production use.Support creation of licence BoMs in Oracle ERP.Conduct audits to reconcile installed vs. purchased licences and ensure compliance.Provide KPI ..... full job details .....