Description
A career as a Senior Advisor in Software Asset Management in the Strategic Vendor Management team at National Bank means serving as a Software Asset Governance Specialist : licence compliance, cost optimisation and support stakeholders during contract reviews and negotiations with major suppliers. This position allows you to have a concrete impact thanks to your knowledge of software product management (perpetual licences, subscriptions and cloud services) and your ability to translate technical issues into sustainable solutions.
Your job
- Ensure compliance of software and cloud subscriptions across the enterprise.
- Develop strategies and processes to demonstrate licence ownership and compliance.
- Advise the business and technology teams on best practises for licence management.
- Optimize licensing and subscription costs and present progress reports to management.
- Steering by actively supporting audits and conducting informed and structured negotiations with software suppliers.
- Maintain collaboration with business unit management and internal teams.
Your team
Strategic Supplier Management in it Operations involves more than 33 specialists who work agile, proactive and collaborative to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes. We are a close-knit team driven by contagious energy and recognised expertise. We move quickly, think fairly and deliver concrete results. Innovation, intelligent collaboration and the constant desire to exceed expectations drive us every day. You’ll join a group that goes hard, helps each other and turns challenges into successes. ·Our team is made up of experienced colleagues and places collaboration, discipline and commitment at the heart of every initiative. Working with us means working in a stimulating, caring and results-oriented environment.
The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.
Prerequisites
- Solid experience in managing licences and user agreements (approximately 7 to 8 years).
- Understand it architectures and their impact on licensing models.
- Master purchasing practises and related legal aspects (compliance, renewals, audits).
- Use analysis and reporting tools to track software assets.
- Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) certification from the International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers (IAITAM) (or obtain it within 12 months of taking up your position).
Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. * Health and wellness program, including many options * Flexible group insurance * Generous pension plan * Employee Share Ownership Plan * Employee and Family Assistance Program * Preferential banking services * Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives * Telemedicine service * Virtual sleep clinic These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged. We're putting people first We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? Come live your ambitions with us!
