Software Asset Manager - Microsoft

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Position Description

Software & Hardware Asset Management is responsible for the management of IT assets, which includes optimizing the value and cost while mitigating the risks these assets present to the Volvo Group throughout their life. This is done by establishing an effective technology life cycle that spans from IT asset selection, operation, refresh, migration, optimization, all the way through the retirement and disposal of the asset. Responsible for the governance of this life cycle and reporting data that is captured throughout the life cycle to improve the management of IT assets within the Volvo Group.

Role mission & context

As Software Asset Manager for Microsoft you must have proven experience in the software asset management area. You are expected to create a trustful relationship with your stakeholders & external partners. You need to demonstrate core values according to the Volvo Group. Last but not least, you are true change agent who can work in an open & challenging area.

Since you are part of a global unit, with global responsibilities, you will need to actively cooperate with various stakeholders and navigate with ease in a multi-cultural environment. You also are expected to have a strong focus on quality and a personal drive to reach the objectives and targets set for your area.

Your team

This organization is gathering experts in Software and Hardware Asset Management area. You have a key role in managing and optimizing the processes within SAM area and deliveries to the Volvo Group in your scope. You operate in a global context, having number of interfaces with Volvo stakeholders. You also have the financial responsibility for the SAM budget.

Are we the perfect match?

In our S&HAM team you will find an open mindset and value creation focus as we strongly believe that having fun at work is an important enabler for high performance. We encourage people to take individual responsibility and to see the whole picture. We are strong believers in the importance of communication and keeping an open, curious and honest dialog.

Key Responsibilities

• Licensing advisory - identify risks, savings opportunities for renewals, software licensing and services
• Operationally manage contracts and relationships to maximize value creation and costs for software licensing, maintenance, and service offerings
• Enforce license compliancy, perform internal audit and inventory follow up
• Secure that applications procurement and distribution is performed in line with the Volvo Group policies
• Participate in the preparation and monitoring of the consolidated budget for software products and licenses
• Act as a main contact when external audits occurs
• Support the strategic, tactical and commercial discussions along with decisions that affect software and licenses (according to the vendor interaction model)
• Participate in negotiations and supplier dialogues when applicable
• Advise relevant project, program, infrastructure and application portfolio managers on software licensing and compliance, recommended actions that will optimize the software portfolio
• Be updated within the area (new licensing models, trends and be part of communities etc.)
• Perform regular status updates to relevant management teams about the software asset situation (volumes, utilizations, KPIs, etc.)
• Cooperate and maintain relationships with external suppliers and consulting companies
• Drive and maintain your own SAM external and internal network, represent the Volvo Group on external events and conferences, SAM events, etc.
• Remove road blockers
• Suggest ways to move forward
  

Required Competencies And Experience

• Proven professional history within license management and administration, software licensing, software asset management for the Microsoft software products and services
• Proven track of Microsoft licensing principles and contractual aspects expertise
• Experience from leading in a global context, cross cultural awareness and skills
• Experience with ITSM and SAM tools is an asset
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Clear sense of end to end ownership
• Comfort with multi-source data analysis
• Technical background is an asset
• Relevant university degree
• Complete proficiency in English is a requirement
• Experience with vendor management is an asset
• Negotiations skills are an asset
  
  

What makes us special?

• Collaborative environment in Swedish organizational culture
• Responsible and challenging tasks with access to the latest tools and technology
• Partnership with professionals, identified career paths including global opportunities
• International projects in company with certain recognition on the market
• Comprehensive introduction training package with mentor’s support
• Friendly workplace: modern campus with many facilities – medical center, restaurant, lunch rooms, sport/leisure area (football, basketball, tennis)
• At Volvo Group we are actively working to establish teams that will take maximum advantage of the strengths inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, nationality etc.
  
  

Application screening will start immediately. We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible.

About Us

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.

www.volvogroup.com/career.

Volvo Group IT manages the Group’s overall IT strategies and plans and has the end-to-end responsibility for all development, delivery, support of IT solution and services for the Volvo Group.

We are more than 6000 people based in 36 countries working in a completely global organization. We are a team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Auto req ID

116210BR

Organization

Group IT

State / Province

• Flexible
  

City/Town

• Flexible
  

Employment/Assignment Type

Regular

Travel Required (maximum)

Occasional Travel

Functional Area

Information Technology

Flexible locations

Belgium,Gent (Oostakker),Oost-Vlaanderen, France,Lyon,Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, India,Bangalore,Karnataka, Poland,Wrocław,dolnośląskie, Sweden,Göteborg,Västra Götaland, United States,Greensboro,North Carolina

Last application date

15-Sep-2021