Software Asset Manager - 12 Month FTC

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

As an organisation, there is little we don’t do and plenty to get involved in. Our Group Support roles are vital in making sure we can help over 11,000 people deliver essential infrastructure seamlessly across water, energy, transport and telecom.

Reporting to the Head of Technology Assets & Value, the Software Asset Manager will establish and lead Software Asset Management (SAM) across M Group Technology. You will be responsible for governing software assets throughout their lifecycle, ensuring effective management of licences, renewals, usage, compliance, costs and supplier relationships.

Working closely with Technology, Finance, Procurement, suppliers and managed service providers, you will provide trusted insight into software assets, enabling informed decision-making, reducing risk, and driving value across the organisation. You will play a key role in improving software governance, audit readiness and commercial performance while supporting wider Technology transformation initiatives.

Please Note: This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.

Want to come and be a part of it?

What will you be doing?

Lead and continuously develop Software Asset Management practices across M Group, establishing standards, controls and governance that ensure software assets are effectively managed from acquisition through to retirement. You'll create a robust SAM framework that improves compliance, accountability and operational efficiency across the organisation.

Take ownership of software licensing, compliance and audit readiness by maintaining accurate licence positions, reconciling entitlement and usage data, identifying potential risks, and coordinating remediation activities. You'll ensure the business is well-prepared for audits while reducing both commercial and compliance exposure.

Drive software optimisation and value realisation by identifying opportunities for licence harvesting, rationalisation and cost reduction. You'll work with stakeholders across Technology, Procurement and Finance to maximise the value of software investments, manage demand effectively, and deliver measurable savings and cost avoidance.

Build strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders and service partners while leading software renewal and contract management activities. You'll use data-driven insights to support negotiations, improve forecasting, influence decision-making and ensure software assets continue to meet business requirements in a cost-effective and compliant manner.

What you'll bring

Essential

• Experience in Software Asset Management (SAM), software licensing, or technology commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing, compliance, lifecycle management, and licence optimisation.
• Experience managing software renewals, audits, supplier negotiations, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to analyse software, contractual, and financial data to drive cost savings and value.
• Experience working with Procurement, Finance, Technology teams, suppliers, and MSPs.
• Knowledge of ServiceNow SAM Pro or similar asset management tools.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent Service Management experience.

Desirable

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. IAITAM CSAM, ITAM Foundation, ITIL Practice Manager).
• Knowledge of FinOps, TBM, IT financial management, or consumption-based cost models.
• Experience in outsourced, multi-provider, or regulated environments.
• Experience supporting SAM transformation or tooling implementation programmes.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme 
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts 
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme

In addition, this role offers;

• Company car or car allowance and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
• My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme 
• Private health care and health care cash plan for you and your family 
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. 

Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

• We’re  responsible  and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
• We’re  open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
• We’re  together  and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
• We’re  ambitious  and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3 rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

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