Software Asset Manager- Edinburgh or Bristol

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.