SAM Specialist Microsoft

Zurich Insurance group is looking for a senior SAM specialist who specializes in Microsoft enterprise software to join global Software Asset Management function with an objective to optimize software contract spend, manage compliance, analyses data, draw the relevant conclusions and then work with others to implement opportunities or remediate risks. This is a challenging senior role, requiring a broad understanding of IT technology, service management processes and the ability to collaborate with many different stakeholder groups within Zurich Group.

Your role As a Software Asset Management Specialist your main responsibilities will involve:

• Subject matter expertise, in-depth and proven knowledge of Microsoft operations and competencies, with ability to apply and advise on complex software licensing topics and produce ELPs specifically for Microsoft software – user based as well as server based.

• Understands Microsoft licensing concepts and product use rights on prem as well as in cloud.

• Navigating and leveraging Microsoft software related billing, tracking and measurement systems and tools like Azure Active Directory, CMDB, My Access, Intune, ServiceNow.

• Provide transparency of costs for SW contracts and assure fair allocation of charges to BUs and Service owners based on software usage.

• Negotiate successfully across the organization and with external suppliers/vendors in a constructive and collaborative manner.

• Maintains stakeholder community and enables information sharing environment.

• Proactively identify and drive initiatives to achieve SW related savings, developing best practices and processes, to continuously improve software asset management service and to ensure compliance with budget and contractual requirements.

• Identify necessary changes and play key role in the complex software contract negotiations, manage demand and contract updates, liaise with external vendors, legal, contract and sourcing teams. 

PROVEN PERSONAL TRAITS (addressed through behavioral interview):

• analytical skills, financial and commercial acumen, ability to process data in a complex global organizational environment measurably dominant attention to detail, organizational, productivity, time and project management skills

• ability to interface, influence and network with managers, staff and stakeholders inside and outside of the organization

• communication and negotiation skills with vendors as well as with internal stakeholders. 

Who we are 

Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling, businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence. Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world. You’d give them confidence and reassurance by protecting what they love most. It’s a big challenge, but you will be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises. 

So be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference. 

At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability