摘要
In this role, you will be a member of the Software Asset Management (SAM) team, responsible for managing the lifecycle of software assets and ensuring that they are properly licensed and utilized within Novartis. You will be working closely with Business Application owners and managers, and with Procurement, to ensure adherence to license agreements, optimize license costs and maximize the use of purchased licenses.
If you're experienced in SAM and are excited at the prospect of supporting Novartis's ability to positively impact on patient's lives by working in the most efficient and effective way possible, then why not apply today!
About the Role
Location – Hyderabad #LI Hybrid
Key Responsibilities:
- 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)
You’ll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
