Cisco Software Asset Management Business Analyst 

United Kingdom, England, London 

910972769

This is a critical role that requires your knowledge and expertise to help drive the delivery of a 1st class Software Asset Management service for Cisco.

• Build software entitlement baseline metrics enabling effective license positions for detailed analysis of our compliance position and license optimization opportunities to drive risk mitigation and cost avoidance.
• You will highlight opportunities for re-harvesting of software licenses and rationalization of software.
• Support implementation of best practices and industry standards for software asset management and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all software inventory data collected is correct and trustworthy.
• Maintain day-to-day Software Asset Management operational tasks.
• Build strong relationships with customers.
• Participate in Agile processes.

• The Software Asset Management Leader, Software Asset Management Team members and various internal customers across all business units within Cisco.
• External and internal application owners of software.
• Leaders of the Application Advisory Board and Commercial Excellence Board.

• Experience in a Software Asset Management role or similar in a large organization.
• Tier 1 software vendor experience such as – Microsoft, Adobe, IBM, and Oracle.
• 4+ years of experience in Software Asset Management or similar roles with self-developed analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and highly organized with a structured approach.
• The ability to produce high-level reports using data from various sources that contain purchasing, licensing, and compliance information.
• You will have a thorough understanding of software licensing types, terms, and conditions of use including End User License Agreements to ensure that Cisco remains software compliant within its contractual terms.
• Flexera experience is desirable.
• Experience in working in an Agile environment with Jira experience is a plus.
• Self-motivated and the ability to learn quickly.