Software Asset Manager

Marsh McLennan - Morristown, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Morristown, NJ

10,001+ employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Software Asset Manager at Marsh McLennan is responsible for overseeing all software asset lifecycle activities, optimizing the value, cost, and risk of software globally. This hybrid role requires collaboration with colleagues in the UK and Romania, focusing on license models, maintenance, and renewals while ensuring effective management of software spend and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary interface for software asset management functions, including annual planning activities and delivering demand planning capabilities for key identified products.
• Drive enhanced visibility into software spend and provide ongoing reporting capabilities, enabling IT Service Owners to manage their product portfolios effectively.
• Manage software demand management, procurement, deployment, entitlements, inventory management, harvesting, and disposal.
• Engage with internal clients and Service Owners to help them understand and control their software licensing costs, avoiding legal pitfalls related to licensing.
• Initiate software asset management conversations with clients, perform inventory assessments, match software with license entitlements, and create comprehensive software asset management plans.

Requirements

• Strong Software Asset Management experience with a proven ability to manage software licensing models and product use rights across major software vendors.
• Experience working with high-value software contracts with vendors such as Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle.
• Familiarity with IT Asset Management (ITAM) systems and IT Asset Discovery technologies.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess software usage and compliance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in software procurement or licensing knowledge for Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Symantec, Adobe, etc.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive leaders
• Vibrant and inclusive culture
• Range of career opportunities
• Benefits and rewards to enhance well-being