SAM Lead - Diverse Linx
Mclean, VA
About the Job
SAM Lead
Mclean VA / Plano TX
Contract
Job Descriptions:
SAM LEAD
Summary
In the day to day, you are likely to be involved in leading team to deliver software license reviews for software vendors and addressing end user customer needs including SAM tool implementation or configuration, maturity analysis and road maps, preparation for ELA renewals, optimization of both perpetual license and SaaS spend, providing audit support and delivering ELP managed services.
This position is integral to the success of the SAM Program as it will direct and report on the overall service health, on-going initiatives, and guide the day-to-day operations of the team.
The ideal individual for this position has natural leadership skills, a proven track record across a multitude of Publishers, understands the complexities of licensing in a global environment and can effectively and collaboratively work across numerous internal departments and external partners.
Key Focus and Objectives for Role:
Roles & Responsibilities:
Consulting customers regarding SAM project requirements
Interaction with customers to troubleshoot and solve configuration issues
Creating SAM technical and functional documentation as per requirements
Supporting and training of internal SAM Technical team members and customers
External technical and project coordination with customers and SAM tool providers
preparation of license compliance reports for Tier 1 software vendors
Methodical Competence:
Strong Analytical skills
Strong Logical skills
Skills in IT business process analysis
Written and verbal communication skills
Proven researching ability
Functional /Technical Competence:
Good knowledge of Information Technology
Strong licensing knowledge for at least 3 4 Tier 1 Software vendors is a must
Solid understanding of IT environments and infrastructure (Infra and Networking)
Knowledge of CMDB s, and Software Management tools / will be beneficial.
Understanding of Active Directory, User Management, working with Citrix, VM, Windows Server Administration etc. is a must.
Experience with other platforms such as IBM, Unix, Linux, Mac is a plus
Experience:(Required)
At least 10-15 years of proven experience in the field of SAM and IT Asset Management
IT Asset Management and Discovery Tools experience, preferably the top ones such as Brainware (Spider), Service Now SAM Pro, Flexera, Snow, Aspera, IBM Tivoli, Client Asset Manager
Experience interpreting licensing terms and conditions
Full-Time Graduate in Computer Science / Information Technology / Equivalent diploma in IT.
Excellent communication skills
ITAM certification. Candidates with SAM Certification is (preferable)
Personality:
Outstanding ability to think creatively, and identify and resolve problems
Motivate & inspire team members
Keen on detailing and logical reasoning
Maintain healthy group dynamics
Provide guidance to the team based on management direction
Ability to professionally interact with people of diverse cultures and regions
Ability to juggle multiple projects/activities simultaneously
Create an environment orientated to trust, open communication, creative thinking & cohesive team effort.
Recognize & celebrate team & individual accomplishments & exceptional performance
Strong presentation, communication, organization, multitasking, and time management skills
Strong networking abilities
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.
Mclean VA / Plano TX
Contract
Job Descriptions:
SAM LEAD
Summary
In the day to day, you are likely to be involved in leading team to deliver software license reviews for software vendors and addressing end user customer needs including SAM tool implementation or configuration, maturity analysis and road maps, preparation for ELA renewals, optimization of both perpetual license and SaaS spend, providing audit support and delivering ELP managed services.
This position is integral to the success of the SAM Program as it will direct and report on the overall service health, on-going initiatives, and guide the day-to-day operations of the team.
The ideal individual for this position has natural leadership skills, a proven track record across a multitude of Publishers, understands the complexities of licensing in a global environment and can effectively and collaboratively work across numerous internal departments and external partners.
Key Focus and Objectives for Role:
- Provide strategic leadership of the SAM service
- Establish SAM process measures and targets for the department
- Ensure SAM department and resources are aligned with technology organization's strategic vision
- Establish and communicate the process mission, goals, and objectives to all stakeholders
- Documenting and maintaining required SAM processes, policies, and procedures
- Produce and deliver powerful and expressive PowerPoint presentations, often to explain highly complex software licensing models, metrics, and implications to a myriad of stakeholders, often with conflicting priorities and agendas, in a clear and simplistic manner
- Resolving cross-functional disconnects and issues that arise
- Monitoring, measuring, and reporting on the effectiveness of the SAM process to senior management and key stakeholders
- Identify continuous process redesign, improvement opportunities and projects
- Internally align with key stakeholders to develop relationships for proactive software management
- Lead efforts to create process and work instruction documents across the software landscape for consistent and measurable output
- Align with internal departments (Procurement, Vendor Management, Legal, etc.) to ensure all aspects of software license and compliance management are captured and reported as required
- Interpret software license agreements (extracting key management criteria) and evaluating the impact to the overall organization/strategic direction
- Make recommendations to Sr. Leadership on ways to streamline and improve practices that impact SAM efforts
Roles & Responsibilities:
Consulting customers regarding SAM project requirements
Interaction with customers to troubleshoot and solve configuration issues
Creating SAM technical and functional documentation as per requirements
Supporting and training of internal SAM Technical team members and customers
External technical and project coordination with customers and SAM tool providers
preparation of license compliance reports for Tier 1 software vendors
Methodical Competence:
Strong Analytical skills
Strong Logical skills
Skills in IT business process analysis
Written and verbal communication skills
Proven researching ability
Functional /Technical Competence:
Good knowledge of Information Technology
Strong licensing knowledge for at least 3 4 Tier 1 Software vendors is a must
Solid understanding of IT environments and infrastructure (Infra and Networking)
Knowledge of CMDB s, and Software Management tools / will be beneficial.
Understanding of Active Directory, User Management, working with Citrix, VM, Windows Server Administration etc. is a must.
Experience with other platforms such as IBM, Unix, Linux, Mac is a plus
Experience:(Required)
At least 10-15 years of proven experience in the field of SAM and IT Asset Management
IT Asset Management and Discovery Tools experience, preferably the top ones such as Brainware (Spider), Service Now SAM Pro, Flexera, Snow, Aspera, IBM Tivoli, Client Asset Manager
Experience interpreting licensing terms and conditions
Full-Time Graduate in Computer Science / Information Technology / Equivalent diploma in IT.
Excellent communication skills
ITAM certification. Candidates with SAM Certification is (preferable)
Personality:
Outstanding ability to think creatively, and identify and resolve problems
Motivate & inspire team members
Keen on detailing and logical reasoning
Maintain healthy group dynamics
Provide guidance to the team based on management direction
Ability to professionally interact with people of diverse cultures and regions
Ability to juggle multiple projects/activities simultaneously
Create an environment orientated to trust, open communication, creative thinking & cohesive team effort.
Recognize & celebrate team & individual accomplishments & exceptional performance
Strong presentation, communication, organization, multitasking, and time management skills
Strong networking abilities
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.
Source : Diverse Linx
