ITAM Asset Analyst

The IT Asset Management (ITAM) team is responsible for lifecycle management of all IT hardware, software, and service agreements within Admiral and sits within the Office of the CIO. This is an extremely exciting opportunity to be part of an amazing and every growing team. Our mission is to keep our business running effectively while maintaining a healthy, compliant IT asset environment whilst adding value to the business.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role will be the management of Admirals IT Assets encompassing the end-to-end lifecycle of Assets. This role will ensure we meet the evolving demands of the business in a cost effective and timely manner. To work closely with all stakeholders to formulate an asset lifecycle that includes the goals of each business function into a single lifecycle that uses recognised best practices and frameworks.

The role is site based across our sites in South Wales (predominately Swansea and Cardiff), to help support the ITAM function for all IT Hardware & Software assets including procurement (raising of purchase orders), maintaining stock levels, reporting on technology refreshes, retirement, and disposal with a focus on Software.

Your key responsibilities:

• Be responsible for supporting an enterprise wide ITAM / Software & Hardware Asset Management function.
• Effective use of SAM tools according to software processes and procedures to ensure we maintain accurate effective license positions.
• Review ELPs and present to internal stakeholders and action the recommendations.
• Proven end-to-end SAM experience, from inventory and entitlement inventory extraction to ELP and execution of software optimisation.
• Data analysis & proficiency in Excel and BI tools.
• IT Asset Management toolset experience.
• Provide administrative support to the HAM & SAM function such as ‘Auditing asset receipting’
• Servicing Business needs via our Incident & Service request platform.
• To work closely with the relevant teams to ensure that operational processes relating to Software Asset Management are maintained and reviewed regularly.
• To provide credible summarised SAM data for license usage, software audits and other standard reports as required
• To engage with business stakeholders.
• In collaboration with the rest of the team, to continually contribute to the improvement of the SAM function and drive the development of better governance processes in line with business change.
• To champion SAM and execute the activities around maintaining compliant software consumption and optimisation.

SaaS & Cloud technologies.

• Evaluate and monitor SaaS application inventory across the organisation for optimal cost-effectiveness, including application and version control.
• Manage SaaS application life cycles including the creation of a SaaS renewal calendar; build a documented, collaborative evaluation process; and develop action plans for upcoming renewal dates
• Develop ongoing partnerships with IT, *sourcing, vendor management and individual department managers to support digital transformation and increase organisational ROI, effectiveness and agility.
• Help stakeholders find the most effective tools to increase business effectiveness, in collaboration with architects
• Work with Finance and IT Operational departments ensuring consumption is in line with licencing models and budget allocations.
• Establish visibility of key cloud investments

Essential

• Meticulous attention to detail & record keeping.
• IT Asset Management and Discovery Tools experience
• Major vendor basic licensing knowledge
• Preparation and analysis of ELPs
• Reporting Skills
• Organised and self-motivated
• Focussed on delivering value to the organisation and increasing the ROI
• Experience in managing licensing for key strategic vendors such as Oracle, VMWare, Microsoft, SAS, IBM
• Proven track record in providing audit defence remediation and negotiation
• Clear and concise communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of working within a busy IT Department
• IAITAM certification
• ITIL Foundation V4
• CSAME (Certificate in Software Asset Management).

Our Commitment to You

At Admiral, we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Admiral is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance

We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package.

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we have been consistently voted one of Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.

You can also view some of our other key benefits here; https://admiraljobs.co.uk/employee-benefits/.

If you think this role is for you and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please click “apply now” to complete an online application form.

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