As a Senior SAM Specialist at ServiZurich within Zurich Insurance Group, you optimize software spend and manage licensing compliance across global IT environments. You will lead best-practice SAM methods for Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll turn data into actionable insights, drive cost transparency, and enable remediation opportunities. This role offers global scope, cross-team impact, and the chance to shape SAM standards in a large, tech-driven insurer.
~ home office setup allowance
~ comprehensive trainings (languages and more)
~ health and life insurance
~ referral bonus
~ Provide expert SAM guidance on complex Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat licensing topics across IT environments
~ Understand and apply licensing concepts for on-premises, containers, and cloud deployments
~ Utilize billing, tracking, and measurement tools (e.g., Azure AD, CMDB, My Access, Intune) to track software usage
~ Ensure cost transparency and fair allocation of software charges to business units and service owners
~ Negotiate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to secure favorable terms
~ Maintain stakeholder communities and promote information sharing within the SAM ecosystem
~ Drive initiatives for software cost savings, compliance risk mitigation, and process improvements




~ Lead complex software contract negotiations and coordinate with legal, sourcing, and vendors
~ Support global SAM standards, controls, reporting, and performance metrics
~ Leverage AI capabilities to reduce manual effort and identify optimization opportunities
~ Support day-to-day activities of the general SAM team
~5+ years of hands-on experience managing Microsoft and Oracle or Red Hat software portfolios in an enterprise setting
~ Proven ability to create optimized ELPs from data collection to completion
~ Strong understanding of license restrictions, BYOL, and cloud usage in AWS/Azure
~ Hands-on experience with Microsoft system and usage billing tooling
~ Proficient in SAM tools (ideally FlexeraOne) and related data sources
~ Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, Pivots, complex calculations)
~ Experience applying AI solutions in SAM operations
~ P&L; calculations and cost accruals impact
~ Fluent English (spoken and written)
~ analytical thinking
~ financial and commercial acumen
~ SAM processes and best practices
~ Microsoft licensing concepts (product use rights, cloud/on-prem)

Software Asset Management Specialist - Microsoft & Oracle or/and Red Hat - barcelona barcelona, catalunya, es
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📌 Software Asset Management Specialist - Microsoft & Oracle Or/And Red Hat - Barcelona
🏢 Zurich Insurance Group
📍 Barcelona