Senior Software Asset Manager
Take ownership of enterprise Software Asset Management in a complex multi-vendor environment—drive compliance, audit readiness, and cost optimization across hybrid and cloud licensing.
About the Company
Avaron AB is a growing consultancy focused on technology, finance, and business support. We match your expertise with the market's most interesting assignments, offering a platform where your professional development is central.
About the Assignment
We are looking for a highly experienced Software Asset Manager to take a strategic lead role within a large international organization with a complex, multi-vendor IT landscape. In this assignment, you will own the assessment, governance, and optimization of software licensing across multiple business units—balancing compliance, commercial value, and risk management.
You will work closely with stakeholders in IT, procurement, legal, finance, and the business, and you will contribute with executive-level insights to support decision-making around licensing, renewals, and long-term SAM initiatives.
Job Description
- Manage and optimize enterprise-wide software licensing portfolios across business units
- Ensure compliance with vendor terms and contractual agreements
- Lead and coordinate software vendor audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and reduce underutilized licenses
- Drive Software Asset Management initiatives aligned with IT and business objectives
- Develop and implement SAM governance frameworks, policies, and lifecycle processes
- Support negotiations for licensing agreements and renewals
- Provide executive-level reporting, licensing insights, and recommendations
- Forecast software costs and support licensing budget management
- Support hybrid and cloud licensing scenarios (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
- Mentor junior team members and establish best practices within SAM
Requirements
- Extensive experience in Software Asset Management in enterprise environments
- Deep knowledge of licensing models from major vendors (e.g., Microsoft, SAP, Adobe, VMware, Autodesk, Dassault/CATIA, Siemens, Figma)
- Proven experience leading vendor audits and ensuring licensing compliance
- Experience reviewing and negotiating software agreements and contracts
- Advanced knowledge of SAM tools (e.g., Flexera, Open iT, or similar)
- Strong analytical skills, including reporting and license usage insights
- Experience working with license servers
- Strong stakeholder management skills across technical and executive audiences
- Experience managing legal, contractual, and compliance risk related to software licensing
Nice to have
- SAM certification
- Experience with license optimization and cost control initiatives
- Knowledge of cloud licensing models (Azure, Google Cloud, hybrid environments)
- Strong capability in data-driven license analysis and reporting
- Experience in governance, policy development, and lifecycle management
Application
Selections are made on an ongoing basis, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible.
- Platser
- Göteborg
Göteborg
Om Avaron AB
Avaron grundades med visionen om att skapa ett konsultbolag där kompetens och livskvalitet går hand i hand. Vi är ett nischat team som idag verkar inom komplexa miljöer såsom bank, finans och storskalig industri.
Som konsult hos oss får du det bästa av två världar: tryggheten och de spännande uppdragen hos stora, etablerade uppdragsgivare, kombinerat med det lilla bolagets snabbhet, transparens och personliga kontakt.
Vi tror inte på krångliga hierarkier eller onödig administration. Istället lägger vi kraften på det som faktiskt betyder något – att leverera värde i våra projekt och att se till att våra medarbetare trivs, utvecklas och har en balans i livet som fungerar på riktigt.