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SoftwareONE Software Asset Management Consultant in Tokyo, Japan
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The role
Supports customers in SLM engagements (managed services and/or projects) by applying service and project methodologies in the execution of tasks. You will assist with analysis, research and deployment of solutions that drives benefit into customer engagements. Consultant has a focus on either Delivery Management of SAM or license Procurement.
Core Accountabilities:
Support the successful onboarding of new small SLM customer engagements
Support the transfer of existing, established SLM customer engagements between consultants as required
Execution of tasks as defined within customer project plan
Ensure the execution of solution in accordance with SoftwareOne service and project methodologies
Effective internal and external communication with all stakeholders
Direct customer contact (as required)
Working on customer site (as required)
Participate in and contribute to Customer and SoftwareOne business review meetings
Consistently demonstrating SoftwareOne’s core values, both externally and internally
Job-Specific Accountabilities:
Focus on either 1) Delivery Management of SAM or 2) Procurement
- Software Asset Management
Inventory / entitlement data analysis and collection
Importing inventory / entitlement data to SAM tools
Inventory / entitlement data reconciliation and analysis for the purpose of accurate compliance reporting, and presentation for peer review
In SAM tool license configuration
Providing recommendations to customers to help improve their compliance position or achieve savings (e.g. licence re-harvesting opportunities)
Assist with SLM Diagnostic workshops, transcribing interviews and creation of first draft reports, and presentation for peer review
Deployment of tools to support customer engagements (Technical)
- Procurement
Perform software license purchase transactions for defined products/ publishers
Initiate and complete small software license contract renewals for tier 3 Publishers
Answer licensing questions, leveraging SoftwareOne’s internal expertise and network
Support Strategic Software License Sourcing Specialist for low item value software license spend (as required)
Capture and maintenance of internal SWO and client data e.g. Customized item catalogues
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
Basic business writing skills for customer deliverables
Basic IT technical experience
Basic understanding of SWO service business
Proficient in MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Basic Analytical skills
Highly motivated and result oriented
Strong communications skills
Strong structural work methods, multitasking and time management skills
Self-driven independent work ethics that drives internal and external accountability
Solid problem solving and assertive consultative skills
Good presentation skills
Additional languages will be an advantage
Job-Specific Skills
Asset Management
Working experience in the area of software asset management
Working experience in the area of software license sourcing
Basic understanding of Software Asset Management
Technical Skills
Asset Management:
Basic understanding of licensing programs and licensing
Basic understanding of SAM Tool functionality and utilization
Accreditations already achieved or achieved during tenure – examples below
Microsoft Get Licensing Ready
SAM Solution Specialist Lite
Licensing Solutions Specialist LORG
Microsoft Certified Professional
70-713 – software Asset Management
Microsoft Licensing Professional (MLP) or equivalent
SAM certifications
ITAM Review ITAM Essentials bundle
SAM Tool publisher certifications
Flexera, SNOW, ServiceNow
Procurement :
Basic knowledge in software purchasing & process
Basic understanding of IT software categories, license metrics, maintenance and support models and supply markets
Copyright knowledge for software licensing
Job Function
Software & Cloud Services
Accommodations
SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at reasonable.accommodations@softwareone.com .
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