Software Asset Management Analyst III

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric ( Grade 12)
• Have educational background in business administration, Information Technology, or related field
• Have knowledge of software licensing models, compliance requirements, legal and regulatory aspects of software usage, and industry best practices
• Be able to communicate effectively with internal customers, managers, peers, and vendors; collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Have analytical skills and attention to detail: ability to deal with ambiguity
• Be able to multi-task and complete time-sensitive tasks

Responsibilities: 

• Tracking software licenses to ensure compliance with vendor agreements, avoiding penalties due to under-licensing or non-compliance
• Perform proactive audits
• Maintaining an accurate inventory of software assets across the organization, including details like license keys, versions, installations, and usage
• Identifying opportunities to optimize software usage and costs, such as by reallocating underutilized licenses or recommending more cost-effective licensing options
• Analyzing and reporting on software usage, performance, costs, and lifecycle status (end of support and/or end of life). Identify areas for optimization and improvement
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures related to software deployment, usage, training, and awareness within the organization
• Guiding the activities of team members responsible for entitlement management, compliance reporting, and quote to order procurement functions