Software Asset Management (Sam) Lead Consultant

About our ServiceNow practice:

Cognizant's Now Practice expands the entire platform beyond traditional implementations into strategic digital transformations. Our validated ability to assess, innovate, design, build, integrate and sustain opportunities keeps the client's main goals top of mind while ensuring businesses stay relevant, brands are differentiated and profitable growth is achieved. We have successfully led over 9,500 transformations - delivering services globally and across the enterprise. We are a Global Elite Partner and product-line certified in all 9 ServiceNow domains across the platform. We have received the highest-tier certification from ServiceNow, Product Line Achievement, based on both our capability and the consistent and high satisfaction of our customers. We have twice won the ServiceNow Hackathon for innovation, named # 1 for Voice of the Customer by HFS Research and twice recognized since 2021 as NOW Partner of the Year. Our tenure and confirmed achievements make Cognizant a front runner to propose dedicated approaches on the NOW platform.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Working experience in software asset management and understanding of different contracts, license models, Product use rights of various publishers (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, IBM, Oracle, VMware, Autodesk etc.)

• Having Demonstrable Experience Background on ITAM Practice.

• End to end governance starting from procurement till Disposal

• Good Knowledge on process flow analysis and process redesign and sharing standard methodologies and act to be consultative throughout the technical design of the project.

• Produce a detailed functional design document to match customer requirements and produce a technical specification for custom development and systems integration requirements.

• Participate and setting up new process from based on understanding of the Client Environment.

• Establishing and maintaining software license compliance and licensing life-cycle management for all software from purchase, receipt, installation, upgrade, removal, reallocation, and retirement.

• Crafting and analyzing software installation and license inventory reporting, completing software compliance assessments (internal audits), and providing support with vendor license audits.

• Candidate should have the ability to research software products, resolve product-licensing Implications and vulnerabilities interpret and process Vendor software license agreements.

• Experience in creating reports for entitlement base-lining, software publisher ELP (Effective license positioning) in Flexera Asset Manager or in any SAM Tool.

• Suggest & implement technical measures to save on license cost based on usage. Experience in handling and analyzing new project requirements.

• Assist clients for financial predictability on Software procurement and able to provide data lead assistance to reduce License, software, and support costs by negotiating contracts with the vendor.

• Expertise in usage of Software Asset Management & Inventory Collection Tools like Flexera Asset manager & SCCM in various domain & non-domain architectures at end customer's organizations to prepare software & hardware compliance & GAP analysis report.

• Experience with end-to-end execution & closure of Software Compliance audits at Enterprise level.

• Experience with handling license contracts like MPSA, EA, ETLA, ELA, and ULA & EULA.

• EOL software debt report and build plan for upgrade to the latest version

Qualifications:

• Preferably a graduate in technology related subject area with a mix of technical and management background

• 8-15 Years of work experience in IT asset management

• ITIL V4 foundation certified (Preferred)

• SAM certification preferred (Flexera Operation Manager)

• SAM licensing certification preferred for top priority publishers like Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Adobe, Vmware, HP, Symantec etc.

• Certified/IAITAM/IBSMA/SIIA/BSA Certified Software Asset Manager) - Preferred

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Applications will be accepted until 6/21/2024.

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.

• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.

• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.