Associate Director DDIT ISC Software Asset Management

• Driving SAM initiatives such as developing and implementing software asset management policies and procedures, Building relationship with key stakeholders in both IT and management
• Collaborating with IT Functions and Procurement to assess their detailed reporting needs, then mapping needs back to the Software Asset Management tool (USU License Manager (LIMA))
• Working closely with the IT Functions to ensure they have the proper reporting and knowledge to manage their Business Divisions software license compliance and spend in an effective and cost-efficient manner. Act as SAM business partner to the IT Functions
• Providing strategy and guidance for improvements in the SAM Roadmap, tools and processes
• Ensuring that engaged Service Provider/Development Partner meets defined SLAs and deadlines
• Directly owning a set of software publishers from technical, contractual, and commercial points of view. Supervising data quality and maintaining regular license balance reporting
• Aligning reporting needs with new technology usage of Novartis (i.e., XaaS, Artificial Intelligence, containers, virtualization…etc.)
• Leading SW vendor audits with relevant scrutiny and reports. Fully understand reporting obligations towards publishers and ensure financial impact is estimated and risks addressed with the relevant stakeholders

Desirable Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable education/experience
• 10+ years in the SAM field and strong expertise in SAM principles, processes and tools (USU LIMA is a plus)
• Proven ability to operate successfully in a matrixed organisation with ability to build and maintain relationships with senior IT and Business stakeholders at various levels of seniority.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in English (written and oral)

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