IT Asset Management Senior Analyst

Job Description

You are an IT software asset management guru looking for your next move We are looking to grow our team of specialised software asset managers Together we will manage the software assets for Australia's biggest bank About the Role The IT Asset Management team is responsible for defining policy, process and establishing industry leading tools to optimise our asset consumption and compliance to regulated controls. The team ensures the Bank’s IT assets are utilised in-line with its contracts and works with various stakeholders, providing strategies to optimise utilisation and cost, provide insights on asset lifecycles, and reduce risk. This role will sit in the IT Asset Management practice working cohesively with the Configuration Management team. The Team You will be part of the IT Asset Management team which is responsible for software licensing, Cloud/SaaS management, hardware asset management and identifying the impacts of changing technology and software models in legacy and new environments. You will report to the Manager of IT Asset Management. Responsibilities: Assist management in responding to software requests from internal customers. Perform vendor specific data analytics. Compile software compliance usage reports (i.e. licence entitlements vs deployment). Responsible for maintenance, support and management of software entitlement inventories. Assist with actioning software audit and annual true-up/review activities. Analyse current and future software usage and leverage the data to gain additional value from new and existing contracts. Provide advice on how to optimise solutions to reduce software licensing cost. Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are fully documented, continuously improved and processes are standardised. Ensure all Software Compliance policies are fully documented and adhered to across the Group. Assist other members of the team to optimise software across the Group. Monitor hardware assets and work with stakeholders ensuring alignment with other tools (i.e. Service Now). What skills you will possess: Previous experience in a similar role and SAM tools e.g. Flexera and interfacing with the enterprise CMDB is highly desirable. Understanding of software licence contracts and metrics is desirable. Strong business acumen and IT Operations awareness. Demonstrable ability to interpret complex licensing requirements. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficient with MS Office Suite. Background in IT, Finance, Accounting or Audit is desirable. Demonstrable degree of initiative to be able to undertake/complete work with limited supervision/direction. Excellent interpersonal, communication and people skills (e.g. presentation, assertiveness, initiative, discretion, confidence and good stakeholder management techniques). Demonstrable ability to find innovative solutions and drive continuous improvement. PowerBI is desirable. What's on Offer? Joining an established practice viewed as the centre of excellence for software licensing across the Group; the successful candidate will gain exposure to different parts of the Bank's technology platforms and gain insights on how they operate. Opportunity to manage a broad spectrum of contracts ranging from niche financial services software to large enterprise agreements covering the Group and its many subsidiaries. The role presents an interesting mixture of challenges between optimising legacy contracts, and minimising risk and complexity in the midst of the Bank's transformation and modernisation programs. If this sounds like you, apply now! If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career. We're aware of some accessibility issues on this site, particularly for screen reader users. We want to make finding your dream job as easy as possible, so if you require additional support please contact HR Direct on 1800 989 696. Advertising End Date: 13/03/2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr