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Senior Software Asset Management Analyst

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Overview


The Senior Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst role is responsible for the management and optimisation of software assets throughout their lifecycle encompassing licence checks, maintenance, utilisation monitoring and ongoing governance of software applications. The role provides subject matter expertise on general software and drives continuous improvement, partnering closely with the Application Portfolio, Lifecycle and Delivery teams as well as Procurement, Security and Business Partners.


Your role


  • Manage the full software asset lifecycle, including requests, licence validation/checks, deployments, consumption analysis, optimisation and renewals.
  • Lead a specialised work group, distributing work activities and serving as the escalation point for licence-related questions and issues.
  • Oversee the allocation and prioritisation of software asset management tickets across the team, proactively following up on progress, removing blockers, and ensuring timely resolution in line with service level agreements and team objectives.
  • Analyse software deployments and consumption to identify optimisation opportunities and cost savings.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on software applications and licensing to support contract negotiations and purchasing decisions.
  • Produce reports on licence positions and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate software entitlement and inventory records in the Flexera licence management tool.
  • Monitor software maintenance, subscriptions and support agreements.
  • Manage catalogue and cost recovery processes for packaged software applications.
  • Support procurement (and surrounding processes) by performing goods receipting on software purchases.
  • Support software publisher audits and verification exercises.
  • Review software asset management processes to ensure they are up-to-date, identifying opportunities to improve via control and automation.
  • Ensure 100% customer satisfaction and client focus.
  • Manage incidents and requests according to defined SLAs and ensure 100% adherence to best practice guidelines.

Security, aerospace & defence Digital

Location

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-164353

Salary range

-

About you


  • Qualification in Software Asset Management.
  • ITIL V4 Foundation Accreditation.
  • Bilingualism (French and English)*
  • At least 3 years' experience working within an ITIL-aligned Service Management organisation.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience working in a senior role in Software Asset Management.
  • Experience implementing process change.
  • Experience with the Flexera licence management tool.
  • Proven experience in data analysis with strong numeracy, analytical and reporting skills.
  • Supplier relationship experience.
  • High level of proficiency and knowledge of IT Asset Management and enterprise procurement processes.
  • Understanding of audits and policies.
  • Working knowledge of ServiceNow.
  • Excellent analytical and communication (both verbal and written) skills.

Competencies:

  • IT Service Management expertise.
  • Communication skills.
  • Stakeholder Management.
  • Performance Improvement.
  • Confidence and professionalism.

* Member of the Canadian or Global Leadership Team: This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as it involves collaboration with members of the Canadian or global leadership team located outside Québec.


Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits


Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.


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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis


We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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