Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst

at  Tesco

About the role
The Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst will report to the Head of Software Asset Management. They will oversee all activities that optimize the value, cost and risk of software asset lifecycle while aligning to the business strategic requirements. The SAM Manager will monitor software agreements and renewal requirements assigned to the role to ensure the firm remains compliant while also driving efficiencies through license optimisation. The role will also be responsible for ensuring that activities to drive such optimisation and compliance are followed through by the required by date.
You will be responsible for
The SAM Analyst will be responsible for the management and oversight of the Software Asset estate. This entails ensuring compliance with licencing terms and entitlement through interaction with stakeholders within IT, the wider business and relevant 3rd parties.
The role will also be responsible for ensuring that activities to drive such optimisation and compliance are followed through and communicated appropriately.

Role requirements

• Managing the Software Usage policy and procedures to ensure they are up to date, fit for purpose and available across the group to the wider IT community.
• Managing software entitlement ensuring all inventories and changes are managed robustly and in compliance with licencing terms and policies at all times.
• Implementing and promoting rigorous governance throughout software lifecycle.
• Identifying opportunities to drive value and improve the performance of the existing and potential software base, seeking ways to drive innovation in processes, reduce costs through decommissioning unused software, reduce risks, improve performance and stimulate competition between qualified suppliers.
• Embedding a formal software asset management framework for all relevant software across the estate.
• Hands-on experience in producing Exec and operational level dashboard and reporting
• Experienced in leading external software compliance audits for Tier 1 and Tier 2 software suppliers, with successful outcomes for
• Strong Effective Licencing Position (ELP) knowledge on the common Tier 1 software products (e.g., Microsoft, IBM, Oracle Adobe)
• Strong knowledge in budget and cost management
• Knowledge of Procurement and supplier commercial principles
• Understanding of Cloud service-based consumption models (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS etc)
• Professional certification related to Software Asset Management (e.g., IAITAM, CSAM or equivalent, Microsoft MCP), plus ITIL V3 desirable

You will need

• Ability to lead the software entitlement processes including reporting.
• Can continuously develop and embed the Software Asset Management capabilities, processes and reporting across the organisation.
• Has a great understanding of licensing and deployment models.
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of techniques to optimise licensing and deployment in order to deliver savings
• Understanding of supplier governance and its implications for Software Asset Management.
• Knowledge and understanding of vendor audit and compliance strategies and processes in order to efficiently manage enquiries and engagements Business and IT Strategy
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a SAM related roles roles

About us
Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer’s favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is ‘Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day’. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.
We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We’re proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here.
We’re a big business and we can offer a range of diverse full-time & part-time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you. We work in a more blended pattern -combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate.
What’s in it for you

We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we give our wonderful colleagues bags of benefits. Including wellbeing services, an award-winning pension scheme and much, much more, our colleague reward package keeps on giving. And helps make every day a little better for you and your family. These include but are not limited to:

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Buy holiday salary sacrifice scheme (for salaried roles)
• Private medical insurance
• Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution
• Life Assurance - 5 x contractual pay
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• The right to request flexible working from your first day with us
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing
• A Colleague Clubcard for you & a family member (after 3 months of service), giving you access to lots of discounts in-store & online
• Great colleague deals and discounts, saving you money on everyday purchases, eating out and utility bills for the home
• Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click here
• Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and award-winning training, to help you achieve the job and career you want

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• Managing the Software Usage policy and procedures to ensure they are up to date, fit for purpose and available across the group to the wider IT community.
• Managing software entitlement ensuring all inventories and changes are managed robustly and in compliance with licencing terms and policies at all times.
• Implementing and promoting rigorous governance throughout software lifecycle.
• Identifying opportunities to drive value and improve the performance of the existing and potential software base, seeking ways to drive innovation in processes, reduce costs through decommissioning unused software, reduce risks, improve performance and stimulate competition between qualified suppliers.
• Embedding a formal software asset management framework for all relevant software across the estate.
• Hands-on experience in producing Exec and operational level dashboard and reporting
• Experienced in leading external software compliance audits for Tier 1 and Tier 2 software suppliers, with successful outcomes for
• Strong Effective Licencing Position (ELP) knowledge on the common Tier 1 software products (e.g., Microsoft, IBM, Oracle Adobe)
• Strong knowledge in budget and cost management
• Knowledge of Procurement and supplier commercial principles
• Understanding of Cloud service-based consumption models (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS etc)
• Professional certification related to Software Asset Management (e.g., IAITAM, CSAM or equivalent, Microsoft MCP), plus ITIL V3 desirabl