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SoftwareONE Software Asset Management Consultant in Tokyo, Japan
Why SoftwareOne?
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The role
Are you passionate about optimising software assets and driving hard-working customer value?
This outstanding opportunity at SoftwareOne enables you to be at the forefront of Software Asset Management (SAM), collaborating with professional teams and premier methodologies!
As a SAM Consultant, you will have an instrumental role in supporting our customers in efficiently implementing and managing their software assets, ensuring compliance and boosting efficiency.
Core Accountabilities:
Support the successful onboarding of new small customer engagements in Software Lifecycle Management (SLM)
Facilitate the transfer of established SLM customer engagements between consultants
Complete tasks as outlined in customer project plans
Ensure solutions are delivered in accordance with SoftwareOne’s service and project methodologies
Develop effective communication with all collaborators, customers, partners, and team members.
Engage in direct customer contact as needed
Work on customer site when required
Participate in customer and SoftwareOne business review meetings to provide guidance and insights
Consistently demonstrate SoftwareOne’s core values both externally and internally
Job-Specific Accountabilities:
Focus on either 1) Delivery Management of SAM or 2) Procurement
- SAM:
Perform inventory and entitlement data analysis and collection
Import inventory and entitlement data into SAM tools
Reconcile and analyze inventory and entitlement data for accurate compliance reporting and presentation for peer review
Configure licenses within SAM tools
Provide recommendations to customers to improve their compliance position or achieve savings (e.g., license re-harvesting opportunities)
Support SLM diagnostic workshops, transcribing interviews, crafting first draft reports, and presenting them for peer review
Deploy tools to support customer engagements (technical)
- Procurement:
Complete software license purchase transactions for specified products/publishers
Initiate and complete small software license contract renewals for tier 3 publishers
Address licensing questions, bringing to bear SoftwareOne’s internal expertise and network
Support strategic software license sourcing specialists for low-value software license spend as required
Collect and maintain internal SWO and client data, such as customized item catalogs
What we need to see from you
Existing full-time work rights in Japan
Full professional proficiency in Japanese and working proficiency in English
3+ years' relevant experience
Core Skills:
Basic project management experience
Basic consulting skills
Proficient business writing skills for customer communications/presentations
Basic IT technical experience
Understanding of SWO service business
Proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong analytical skills
Highly motivated and focused
Professional communication skills
Effective multitasking and time management skills
Dedicated and reliable with a professional work ethic that promotes both internal and external accountability.
Proven problem-solving and professional consultative skills
Good presentation skills
Additional languages will be an advantage
Job-Specific Skills:
Asset Management:
Working experience in software asset management and software license procurement
Basic understanding of SAM and SAM tool functionality
Relevant accreditations such as Microsoft Get Licensing Ready, SAM Solution Specialist Lite, Licensing Solutions Specialist LORG, Microsoft Certified Professional, and SAM tool publisher certifications (e.g., Flexera, SNOW, ServiceNow)
Technical Skills:
Asset Management:
Basic knowledge of licensing programs and licensing
Basic understanding of SAM tool functionality and utilization
Procurement:
Basic knowledge of software purchasing processes
Understanding of IT software categories, license metrics, maintenance, support models, and supply markets
Knowledge of copyright for software licensing
Job Function
Software & Cloud Services
Accommodations
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