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Software Asset Management Administrator

Posted 5 days ago by SCC

Summary: The Software Asset Management Administrator role involves leading the SAM strategy and governance within a complex enterprise environment for an initial 3-month contract. The position requires expertise in software licensing, compliance, and lifecycle management, with a focus on driving cost savings and efficiency. The role is based in Cardiff and offers a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate will act as the SAM Subject Matter Expert, managing vendor audits and optimising asset data.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead SAM strategy, governance and lifecycle management
  • Act as the Software Asset Management Administrator SME for licensing and compliance
  • Manage vendor audits, ELPs, true-ups and remediation
  • Embed controls across procurement, finance and IT functions
  • Drive licence optimisation, cost savings and cloud efficiency
  • Maintain accurate asset data, CMDB alignment and reporting
  • Support vendor negotiations and contract renewals

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Software Asset Management Administrator in enterprise environments
  • ITIL v4 and SAM certification (IAITAM, CSAM, BCS or equivalent)
  • Strong licensing knowledge (Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, VMware, Adobe, ServiceNow)
  • Experience with audits, compliance, ELPs and optimisation initiatives
  • Hands-on with SAM tools (ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, SNOW)
  • Strong stakeholder management and commercial awareness

Salary (Rate): £500/day

City: Cardiff

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Software Asset Management Administrator – £500/day (via Umbrella, Inside IR35) – 3 Month Contract – Cardiff (Hybrid, 3 days per week) – SCC Flex Contract

We are seeking an experienced Software Asset Management Administrator to join a leading organisation on an initial 3-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Software Asset Management Administrator to act as the lead SAM Subject Matter Expert, delivering both strategic and operational value within a complex enterprise environment.

As a Software Asset Management Administrator, you will play a critical role in driving governance, compliance, optimisation and lifecycle management across the organisation’s technology estate.

Your responsibilities as the Software Asset Management Administrator:

  • Lead SAM strategy, governance and lifecycle management
  • Act as the Software Asset Management Administrator SME for licensing and compliance
  • Manage vendor audits, ELPs, true-ups and remediation
  • Embed controls across procurement, finance and IT functions
  • Drive licence optimisation, cost savings and cloud efficiency
  • Maintain accurate asset data, CMDB alignment and reporting
  • Support vendor negotiations and contract renewals

As a successful Software Asset Management Administrator, you will have:

  • Proven experience as a Software Asset Management Administrator in enterprise environments
  • ITIL v4 and SAM certification (IAITAM, CSAM, BCS or equivalent)
  • Strong licensing knowledge (Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, VMware, Adobe, ServiceNow)
  • Experience with audits, compliance, ELPs and optimisation initiatives
  • Hands-on with SAM tools (ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, SNOW)
  • Strong stakeholder management and commercial awareness

If you are a Software Asset Management Administrator looking for a high-impact contract, we would love to hear from you. Apply today – professional references required.

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Rate:
£500/day
Location:
Cardiff
IR35 Status:
Inside
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
IT
Seniority Level:
Not Specified

Take-Home Pay

£7,000 per month

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