Software Asset & Licensing Manager – Contract (outside IR35)
Location: London (hybrid)
Rate: Competitive (outside IR35)
Duration: Sept’ 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
Oliver James has partnered with a global financial data and analytics organisation to recruit a Software Asset & Licensing Manager into their IT Service Management function.
This role will take ownership of the end-to-end Software Asset Management (SAM) lifecycle across a complex, enterprise-scale environment. You’ll be responsible for establishing governance, ensuring licensing compliance, and driving optimisation of the software estate to reduce cost and risk.
This is a high-impact position with strong exposure to senior stakeholders, requiring a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement policies, standards, and procedures for Software Asset & Licensing Management
- Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance with internal controls and external standards
- Manage the full lifecycle of software assets from request through to retirement
- Maintain a centralised and accurate inventory of software assets, contracts, and entitlements
- Lead software licensing compliance, including internal reviews and external audits
- Identify opportunities to optimise license usage and reduce overall software spend
- Partner with procurement, finance, and vendors to manage renewals and licensing agreements
Essential Skills
- 10+ years’ experience in Software Asset Management, with a focus on licensing and compliance
- Proven experience leading SAM or Software Lifecycle Management practices
- Strong understanding of software licensing models (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, VMware)
- Hands-on experience with ServiceNow SAM or similar ITSM/SAM tooling (e.g. Flexera, Snow)
- Experience operating within complex, enterprise environments (financial services preferred)
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Desirable Skills
- ITIL certification (v3 or v4)
- Certifications such as CSAM, CHAMP, or ServiceNow
- Experience working in Agile or large-scale delivery environments
- Exposure to offshore or global delivery models
- Broader experience across IT Service Management disciplines
