SAM Expert

What are we looking for?

We’re eager to bring the best Software Assets Management (SAM) Expert by our side! Can you make IT happen?

Take the opportunity to have an international & factual exposure, being the subject matter expert in managing and optimizing software assets for Orange group, in relation to experts on countries. Play a critical role in ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and efficient utilization of software licenses, collaborating with various stakeholders, including vendors, IT teams, and business units, to maintain accurate inventory of software assets and drive strategic decisions related to software licensing. Become our colleague in Operational Efficiency & Transversal transformation team. We will offer you a dynamic environment to share your passion about IT Innovation .

If you are willing to know more, we will be happy to invite you for an interview.

What you’ll be doing

As a Software Assets Management (SAM) Expert, member of a team distributed in France & Romania, you will have the responsibilities:

• Lead the design and production of enterprise software asset-related reports (dashboards, inventory reports, etc.) from top-tier multi vendors.
• Execute SAM processes, including software requests, license pooling, deployment, and retirement.
• Develop and maintain repositories and databases for contract and software asset data (e.g., internal tools, SharePoint, Asset Management tools).
• Maximize value creation and minimize costs for software licensing, maintenance, and services.
• Facilitate business needs for ongoing technical support and renewals on selected products.
• Ensure timely ordering of software maintenance and renewals.
• Stay informed about industry trends, licensing models, and best practices
• Create awareness for internal teams on SAM policies, procedures, and compliance.

For these missions, you will work in coordination with the network of SAM correspondents in each of the Group’s entities, purchasing, software publishers, legal department.

What you’ll need to know/have

Experience:

• Proven experience on addressing software compliance, inventory, contract information, vendor contacts, and pricing.
• Proven knowledge of different software licensing models (perpetual, subscriptions, cloud) and licensing rules (per user, CPUs, virtualization...).
• Creating metrics and reporting for management requirements.
• Experience with Asset Management tools.

Hard Skills:

• Proficiency in managing complex vendor software contracts.
• Proficiency with licensing terminology and software entitlements.
• Experience in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments
• Fluent English (oral and written) and ideally French

Soft Skills

• Self-starter and results driven.
• Initiative, proactivity, and anticipation
• Teamwork and open-mindedness
• Ability to adapt to the context and multicultural environment.

Certifications:

• Relevant certifications such as ITIL, CSAM, IAITAM, CISA, CISSP, or SAM are an advantage.

English fluency is mandatory. French is an advantage

What’s in it for you:

• Performance Bonuses – based on your results & the company’s;
• Loyalty Bonuses, if you extend your stay;
• Electronic Meal Tickets - as you imagine;
• Medical & Life insurance for you - facilities for your family, too;
• #WFH & Flexible hours;
• Professional GSM subscription;
• Personal GSM subscription, also [because we believe in communication!];
• Special grants on Smartphones & devices; discounts for Orange products & services;
• Development Platforms - Orange Learning, Trainings, Career Counselling, Coaching & Career plan mentoring;