Software Asset Manager (SAM) Consultant

DCG is a company that connects business needs with people's ambitions, helping candidates find suitable environments for growth and assisting companies in building effective teams. They focus on close collaboration and creating lasting, valuable relationships.

• Hands-on experience with SAM tools (e.g., Flexera, Open iT)
• Strong expertise in software licensing and compliance
• Extensive experience managing audits, contracts, and vendor relations
• Experience reviewing and negotiating software agreements
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Experience working with license servers
• Excellent reporting, cost-optimization, and financial management capabilities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of software licensing models, terms, and compliance requirements across major vendors (e.g., Microsoft, SAP, Adobe, VMware, Autodesk, Siemens, Dassault, Figma)
• Strong understanding of cloud licensing models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
• Experience working in Azure and Google Cloud environments
• SAM certification preferred

Knowledge of:

• Azure
• GCP
• Fiber
• Creative Cloud
• Flexera
• Openit
• VMware
• SAP
• Dassault

Languages:

• Polish
• English

Software Licensing & Compliance:

• Ensure contractual compliance and mitigate legal and financial risks
• Lead and manage vendor audits from preparation through resolution

License Optimization & Cost Management:

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and eliminate unused or underutilized licenses
• Optimize license allocation across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments
• Forecast licensing costs and manage software budgets effectively

SAM Tools & Data Analysis:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret complex licensing and usage data
• Develop executive-level reporting to support decision-making

Vendor & Contract Management:

• Review and interpret software agreements and contracts
• Negotiate licensing agreements, renewals, and commercial terms
• Manage vendor relationships strategically to achieve favorable outcomes

Strategy, Governance & Process Development:

• Align SAM initiatives with IT roadmaps and business strategy
• Define and implement SAM policies, governance frameworks, and lifecycle management processes
• Develop structured and scalable SAM operating models

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Drive cross-functional optimization initiatives
• Communicate complex licensing scenarios clearly to executives, procurement teams, finance, and technical stakeholders