Software Asset Manager- Edinburgh or Bristol

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About The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an experienced Software Asset Manager to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 6-12- month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Edinburgh or Bristol.

Our client is seeking an experienced Software Asset Manager to establish and lead a new centralised Software Asset Management (SAM) capability. This is a strategic role responsible for designing the operating model, governance framework, and processes required to provide effective software licence management across the organisation.

The successful candidate will drive improved visibility, control and optimisation of software assets, ensuring licence compliance, reducing software waste, eliminating duplication, and delivering measurable commercial value.

Working closely with Technology, Procurement, Finance, FinOps and Capacity Management teams, this individual will implement best practices, reporting frameworks and chargeback/showback mechanisms to improve accountability for software consumption and spend.

Responsibilities

Software Asset Management Strategy & Governance

Establish and lead the organisation's Software Asset Management function.
Develop and implement the SAM operating model, governance framework and policies.
Define standards, controls and processes for software asset lifecycle management.
Ensure effective licence compliance across software vendors and products.

Software Optimisation & Cost Management

Implement processes to track software usage, licences and entitlements.
Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary software expenditure and eliminate duplication.
Drive software rationalisation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Deliver measurable cost optimisation outcomes through licence management and vendor engagement.

Financial Management & Reporting

Partner with FinOps, Finance and Procurement teams to improve software spend transparency.
Establish reporting and management information frameworks for software consumption and utilisation.
Design and implement showback and chargeback models.
Produce regular reporting on compliance, utilisation, savings and optimisation opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Technology, Finance, Procurement and Business Functions.
Build strong working relationships with software vendors and internal service owners.
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on software licensing, compliance and optimisation.
Present recommendations and business cases to senior leadership.

Continuous Improvement

Drive ongoing maturity improvements within Software Asset Management practices.
Monitor industry trends and evolving licensing models.
Support audits and ensure compliance with vendor licensing requirements.
Promote best practice across the organisation.

About You

Proven experience establishing, building or transforming a Software Asset Management function within a large enterprise environment.
Strong understanding of software licensing, compliance and software asset lifecycle management.
Demonstrable experience delivering cost optimisation, software rationalisation and governance improvements.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders across Technology, Procurement, Finance and Operations.
Strong commercial awareness and vendor management experience.
Experience implementing reporting, showback and chargeback models.
Ability to operate independently and lead organisational change.

Desirable Experience:

Experience of IT Asset Management (ITAM) and FinOps practices.
Knowledge of major vendor licensing models including Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, SAP or Adobe.
Experience working within regulated or complex enterprise environments.
ITIL, SAM, ITAM or related professional certifications.

About Us

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
Annual leave and work-place pension

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