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Manager - Software Asset Management
Manager - Software Asset Management-March 2024
Bangalore
Mar 28, 2026
About Manager - Software Asset Management

  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

  About Philips

  We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.

  Learn more about our business.

  Discover our rich and exciting history.

  Learn more about our purpose.

  If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

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