Innova - Software Asset Management Officer

As part of the ASP service within the IT department, client is looking for a Software Asset Management Officer to ensure reliable, compliant, and optimized management of the IT software license portfolio. The assignment combines administrative, analytical, and monitoring activities, with a strong focus on coordination between IT, Procurement, and Finance teams. The consultant will contribute to cost control, license compliance, and the continuous improvement of Software Asset Management processes.

Key responsibilities: Manage the complete lifecycle of IT licenses: request, approval, acquisition, deployment, monitoring, and renewal. Maintain an accurate, reliable, and up-to-date database of active, expired, renewable, and licenses to be retired. Analyze contracts, terms of use, and license clauses in collaboration with IT, Procurement, and Finance teams. Analyze software usage data to identify unused, underused, or oversized licenses. Propose optimization actions to reduce costs and improve license utilization.

Establish and monitor key performance indicators covering active licenses, unused licenses, upcoming renewals, compliance risks, and potential savings. Prepare analyses, reports, and dashboards to support management decision-making. Provide administrative and analytical follow-up for Software Asset Management activities. Contribute to the continuous improvement of SAM processes and data quality.

Ideal candidate: The ideal candidate has solid experience in Software Asset Management or IT Asset Management, combined with strong administrative, analytical, and license-management skills. They are able to work independently, analyze complex data, identify optimization opportunities, and communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.

Mandatory skills: Minimum 3 years of experience in a role related to Software Asset Management, IT License Management, IT Asset Management, IT Procurement, or a similar function; good knowledge of software licensing models from major software vendors; experience analyzing and monitoring software contracts and licensing terms; strong ability to analyze software usage data; good knowledge of at least one analytical tool such as advanced Excel, SQL, or Power BI; ability to prepare analyses, reports, and dashboards; French or Dutch with fluent English; strong administrative rigor and ability to manage multiple cases efficiently; autonomous, proactive, and ownership-driven mindset.

Strong assets: experience with SAM/ITAM solutions; strong knowledge of SQL and/or Power BI; experience with software cost optimization and renewal management; experience working in a complex IT or large-enterprise environment; experience collaborating with IT, Procurement, and Finance teams.

Professional & soft skills: excellent analytical skills; strong attention to detail and organizational skills; autonomous and responsible; proactive with a strong sense of initiative; strong ownership and accountability; excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills; ability to work cross-functionally with IT, Procurement, and Finance teams; results-oriented and focused on continuous improvement; critical thinking and solution-oriented approach.