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Publicis Groupe Associate, Software Asset Management in Chicago, Illinois

Company description

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s most valuable agency group. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients.

Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 6,200+ employees globally. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management.

We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at http://www.publicisresources.com .

The Publicis Re:Sources Guiding Principles define who we are and what we stand for. They reflect the mindset and behaviors that shape how we work, how we support one another, and how we drive progress together.

  • People First, Driving Success Together

  • Problem Solving Mindset

  • Respect Each Other

  • Partner and Collaborate as One Team

  • Commit to Quality and Standards

  • Innovate and Embrace the Future

  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this role including H1B, OPT EAD etc. *

Overview

  • Proven experience (Min. 5 years to 10 years)

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

  • Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Through understanding and knowledge of software asset management and its Lifecycle process.

  • License Optimization, Request Fulfillment Support, Software Asset Tracking, Reporting & Documentation.

  • Good Knowledge and understanding of various Software products and their licensing guidelines. E.g. Adobe , Microsoft , IBM, Sam Pro ,Flexera etc

  • Data analysis, particularly working with Microsoft Excel to analyse software data that can be used to drive key business decisions

  • Good Communication skills required since will be interacting with people/teams across geographies

  • Experience with Asset management tools , like SCCM , JAMF ,SNOW etc.

  • Will need to work on Service Desk Requests and in shift timings as per business needs. Working knowledge on Service Now tool is required .

  • Actively assesses risk and cost take out opportunities and makes recommendations to Software Owners and Software Asset Management leadership to optimize the software asset portfolio.

  • Work closely with subject matter experts, including system architects, system administrators, project and program managers, financial managers, and engineers to obtain critical information required for the management of software.

Advanced License Optimization

  • Drive cost optimization initiatives

  • Perform:

  • License reharvesting

  • Downgrade/upgrade analysis

  • Subscription optimization

  • Suggest cost-saving strategies to management

License Compliance & Governance

  • Own and manage Effective License Position (ELP) for key publishers (Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, etc.)

  • Perform license reconciliation (Entitlement vs Deployment vs Usage)

  • Identify compliance risks and take corrective actions

  • Ensure adherence to software policies and governance standards

Qualifications

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of Software Asset Management (SAM) lifecycle

  • Experience with ServiceNow SAM / ITAM tools

  • Understanding of licensing models:

  • Per user, per device, subscription, concurrent

  • Familiarity with tools:

  • SCCM / Intune / Active Directory

Soft Skills

  • Good communication skills

  • Stakeholder management

  • Documentation & reporting skills

Educations:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Any

Good to Have

  • ServiceNow SAM certification

  • Knowledge of major vendors:

  • Microsoft licensing

  • Oracle licensing

  • Adobe licensing

Additional information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) currently in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ""at-will"" relations.

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