Software Asset Management Your new company Youll be joining the Technology Delivery Center of a leading general organization. Based in Barcelona, the center delivers innovative technology solutions and supports operations worldwide. Your new roleThis is a newly created position within the SAM Governance team, led by Almudena Marco Martín. You will define, implement and run the SAM Governance framework, covering policies, standards, controls, OKRs and KPIs. You will also own the governance data, and drive automation and AI adoption across Software Asset Management.This role is a natural next step for SAM Operations professionals who want to move into SAM Governance. It focuses on software licensing across cloud, on-premise and end-user environments. Hardware asset management is out of scope.

- Define and evolve the SAM Governance framework, including policies, standards, processes, ownership, accountability and controls.
- Establish governance mechanisms to manage software cost, risk, compliance and value effectively.
- Define and monitor SAM OKRs, KPIs, dashboards and management information that show measurable business impact.
- Own the SAM governance data framework, ensuring data quality, consistency and transparency across software assets, entitlements, consumption and financial information.
- Drive automation and AI adoption to improve SAM data sources, processes and reporting, and to reduce manual effort.
- Provide strategic SAM advice on software investments, renewals, contracts, technology decisions and major vendor relationships.
- Challenge software consumption, purchasing and renewal decisions to maximize value and minimize unnecessary spending.
- Partner with Procurement, Legal, Finance, IT, Security, Architecture and Business Units to embed SAM into decision-making.
- Lead the SAM communication strategy, so that key messages, risks, opportunities,



policies and decisions reach stakeholders at the right level.
- Support day-to-day SAM operational activities when required.

What will you need to fit in it?
- 6+ years of experience in Software Asset Management in large, complex enterprise IT environments. A specialist SAM background is required generalist SAM profiles are not a fit.
- Solid SAM Operations experience in large-scale environments, beyond small estates of around 100 users or machines.
- Strong knowledge of software licensing models, user types, terms and optimization opportunities across cloud, on-premise and end-user environments.
- Hands-on effective license position (ELP) calculations for at least one Tier 1 or Tier 2 vendor, such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Broadcom, Cloud Software Group, SAP or Adobe.
- Proven experience implementing and running governance frameworks, policies, standards, controls and KPIs in complex organizations, either at an end-client company or in consultancy. Consultancy experience must include executing the framework, not only advising on it.
- Strong stakeholder management, conflict management and negotiation skills. You can influence senior stakeholders without direct authority and raise SAM maturity across the organization.
- Experience managing SAM data quality, dashboards and reporting.
- Fluent English mandatory.

What will you get in return
- Perm contract direct with the end company
- Location: Barcelona (HQ, Poblenou)
- Work model: Hybrid, with around 20 on-site presence per month.
- Eligibility: Valid EU work authorization required.
- Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel to other Zurich locations may be required. Base salary: 60,000 - 75,000 gross per year.
- Variable: Up to 10 annual bonus, based on individual performance.
- Attractive compensation package and extensive benefits

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