Endava is hiring an Internal Tech - IT Software Asset Management Officer

Internal Tech teams manage and support our internal IT infrastructure, systems, and tools, ensuring operational efficiency, security, and continuous improvement, enabling employees to work effectively and securely with up-to-date technology resources. They bridge the gap between the company's overall IT strategy and the execution of that strategy to ensure the company selects and executes the right projects and programs. As an IT Software Asset Management Officer at Endava, you will play a key role in governing software assets across their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements, optimizing software usage and costs, and supporting strategic decision-making through accurate data and reporting. Responsibilities: Perform daily and long-term operational and strategic management of software assets; Plan, monitor, and record software assets to make sure they comply with vendor contracts in the existing software tools; Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle management of software assets, including procurement, deployment, usage, renewal, and retirement Ensure software license compliance with vendor agreements, contracts, and regulatory requirements through continuous monitoring and reconciliation Maintain accurate records of software assets, entitlements, and configurations within SAM tools and CMDB systems Collaborate with internal stakeholders (IT, Procurement, Finance, Security) to optimize software usage, reduce costs, and eliminate redundancies Support and drive software asset optimization initiatives, including license re-harvesting, rationalization, and cost-saving strategies Manage and validate software inventory and configuration items (CIs), including relationships, dependencies, and lifecycle status Produce and distribute software compliance reports, audit reports, and usage analytics, including trend analysis and risk identification Support software demand forecasting and budgeting, working closely with peers and analyzing spend data Drive continuous improvement initiatives in SAM tools, processes, and data quality Monitor and control software-related spend, ensuring alignment with budgets, and supporting financial planning through accurate licensing and usage data Partner with Finance and Procurement to analyze software costs, and validate invoices, including renewals, negotiations, and cost-allocation Define and maintain documentation of policies, procedures, processes, and reports concerning IT assets and configuration management;