Responsibilities

　　Strategic Software Asset Management

　　Build and execute an effective long term strategy to procure, manage and optimize the software portfolio with full compliance while minimizing risk

　　Manage an accurate inventory of all software assets across Philips covering on-prem third party software, SaaS and home grown applications via an effective combination of tools, processes and teamwork

　　Oversight and optimization of software lifecycle including orders, renewals, deployments, upgrades, validation and standardization utilizing IAITAM and BSA standards and guidelines

　　Monitor and manage user access rights to SAM platforms to ensure data integrity and ensure compliance with regulatory and Philips policies

　　Processes and reporting

　　Own processes such as license population into Flexera, communicate renewal based on license expiration dates or commercial opportunities and track savings history

　　Design, implement and evolve processes while meeting stakeholder expectations. Ensure that established standards and procedures are being complied with

　　Improve process and reporting maturity, while building/ tracking KPIs appropriate for SAM to achieve its vision and strategies

　　Deliver accurate and timely software compliance reports across the portfolio

　　Work closely with the Procurement teams, review contracts, help interpret license terms related to software and minimize the value at risk for Philips

　　Publish / Update SAM processes transparently to the user community via Sharepoint community sites, quality wiki pages, and other communication avenues

　　Manage escalations as the first point of contact for other functions

　　Spend optimization

　　Work with stakeholders to optimize the vendor base, with special focus on tail spend

　　Seek out more efficient ways to consume, reuse and consolidate software licenses

　　Technology support

　　Develop a deep, hands-on understanding of the Flexera platform in team. Automate and/or extend processes and data collection to make the SAM more effective

　　Build awareness of ServiceNow, iServer and other relevant platforms in order to align relevant data sources and ensure data integrity

　　Be abreast of industry trends and best practices related to SAM

　　Advise IT Leadership Team (ITLT)

　　Build a deep understanding of licensing models and advise ITLT and Procurement teams on the right strategic choices, especially on the Top 20 software vendors to Philips such as Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, Adobe and SAPPeople Management and Collaboration

　　Manage a team of 6-8 Software Asset Experts and assign accountabilities for portfolio for software assets

　　Motivate and build a high performance team that can conceptualise and execute on ‘big ticket’ ideas. Build capability in technology, processes and soft skills to future proof the organization

　　Create awareness about SAM processes and best practices across Philips via meetings, mailers, webinars and Yammer groups

　　Work collaboratively with IT Business Partners, Legal, Finance, Internal Audit and Procurement on areas and action items related to SAM

　　Technical Knowledge and Skills required

　　Hands-on understanding of Flexera software asset management platform

　　Certifications related to Software Asset Management will be a distinct advantage

　　Knowledge of ServiceNow and iServer technology platforms is desirable

　　Basic IT landscape awareness covering software, hardware, infrastructure, hardware & software virtualization, networking, user access, multiplexing, RBAC and security required

　　Strong analytical skills, excellent communication and presentation skills are expected

　　Highly driven, energetic, flexible, resourceful & ability to multitask

　　Adherence to timelines, without sacrificing quality of output

　　Ability to build relationships across all departments and levels within organization, co-ordinate across geographies and work with stakeholders at Executive and Director levels

　　Academics /Work Experience

　　12+ years of related experience with at least 7 years in software asset management and a deep understanding of licensing models and trends, processes and tools in this domain

　　Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or Information Systems

　　Experience in global MNCs with geographically dispersed teams

　　Track record of successful engagement, communications and organizational change management achieving identified strategic business objectives and benefits

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