Flexra SAM Consultant L2

Job description:
Flexera SAM Consultant
ELP Manual creation mandatory
The L2 SAM Consultant oversees day-to-day operational support of the SAM functions. You will bridge the gap between L1 end-user support and L3 expert/vendor escalation. Your primary goals are optimizing software license usage, preventing license non-compliance, and minimizing software spend across on-premises, SaaS, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
Key Responsibilities
Manage enterprise software licenses (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Adobe, SaaS platforms).
Reconcile discovered software deployments with actual entitlements and license agreements.
Identify and remediate over-allocation, unauthorized installations, or under-licensed software to avoid audit penalties.
Analyze software usage data to identify opportunities for license harvesting, recycling, or optimization (e.g., co-term agreements).
Assist IT procurement and vendor managers in tracking contracts, renewals, and software retirements.
Generate periodic compliance / ELP reports, trending, and performance reports to present to IT leadership.
Ensure adherence to SAM governance frameworks best practices.
Experience: 3 to 6+ years of proven experience in Software asset management and software licensing.
Licensing Knowledge: Strong understanding of complex software licensing models (Perpetual, Subscription, SaaS, and Cloud/Consumption-based).
Technical Skills:
Hands-on experience working with SAM tools of Snow and Flexera One.
Advanced proficiency in Excel or data analytics tools.
Soft Skills: Excellent analytical mindset, strict attention to detail, and top-tier communication skills for stakeholder management.
Preferred Certifications
ITIL 4 Foundation Qualification
Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)

Work arrangement
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