Software Licensing & IT Asset Management Consultant

Job Purpose:

To ensure effective management of software publisher relationships (Microsoft and Oracle), oversee contract compliance, track software license utilization, optimize supplementary services, and provide data-driven advisory insights to support cost efficiency, compliance, and strategic decision-making across government entities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Management of Contracts, Terms, and Additional Services

• Oversee compliance with contractual terms and service-level agreements (SLAs) with Microsoft and Oracle.
• Review, interpret, and manage contractual obligations, renewals, and entitlements.
• Optimize the use of supplementary services included in publisher contracts to maximize value realization.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of all active contracts and service amendments.

2. Software License Tracking and Documentation

• Maintain a comprehensive license inventory across all entities and environments.
• Collect, validate, and reconcile license data from multiple systems and stakeholders.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of license records in the License Management Portal (LMP).
• Develop periodic license position reports and usage summaries for management review.

3. Microsoft and Oracle Management

• Establish and maintain a compliance baseline for all Microsoft and Oracle products.
• Conduct user profiling and role-based licensing analysis.
• Perform usage monitoring, workload sizing, and optimization studies.
• Evaluate licensing options, prepare cost-benefit analyses, and support “true-up” exercises.
• Liaise with vendor account teams to manage renewals, audits, and support escalations.

4. Daily Operations Management & Documentation

• Manage day-to-day operational activities related to license requests, renewals, and approvals.
• Monitor system usage, identify underutilized assets, and recommend optimization actions.
• Coordinate with government entities to align license utilization and compliance efforts.
• Maintain an accurate and comprehensive registry of all licenses, contracts, and usage data.

5. Reporting and Strategic Recommendations

• Maintain and enhance the License Management Portal (LMP) for visibility and transparency.
• Produce periodic advisory reports highlighting compliance status, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage entitlement records, usage metrics, and optimization recommendations.
• Provide executive summaries and strategic input to support IT cost reduction and compliance strategies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Software Asset Management (SAM) or IT vendor management.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft and Oracle licensing models and compliance requirements.
• Experience with license tracking tools or portals (e.g., LMP, SNOW, Flexera, ServiceNow SAM Pro).
• Familiarity with ITIL, ISO 19770, or related SAM frameworks is preferred.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

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Job Type: Full-time