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SoftwareONE Software Asset Management Consultant in Tokyo, Japan

Why SoftwareOne? Hear firsthand from SoftwareOne Japan Country Lead as he unveils our exciting business and growth plan, spills the beans on our hiring initiatives, and reveals why joining SoftwareOne is a game-changer. Join us now and be part of our incredible journey. Please note that SoftwareOne does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement (Job-Specific per our global standard) with the agency/recruiter, SoftwareOne will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. The role Supports customers in SLM engagements (managed services and/or projects) by applying service and project methodologies in the execution of tasks. You will assist with analysis, research and deployment of solutions that drives benefit into customer engagements. Consultant has a focus on either Delivery Management of SAM or license Procurement. Core Accountabilities: Support the successful onboarding of new small SLM customer engagements Support the transfer of existing, established SLM customer engagements between consultants as required Execution of tasks as defined within customer project plan Ensure the execution of solution in accordance with SoftwareOne service and project methodologies Effective internal and external communication with all stakeholders Direct customer contact (as required) Working on customer site (as required) Participate in and contribute to Customer and SoftwareOne business review meetings Consistently demonstrating SoftwareOne’s core values, both externally and internally Job-Specific Accountabilities: Focus on either 1) Delivery Management of SAM or 2) Procurement 1. Software Asset Management Inventory / entitlement data analysis and collection Importing inventory / entitlement data to SAM tools Inventory / entitlement data reconciliation and analysis for the purpose of accurate compliance reporting, and presentation for peer review In SAM tool license configuration Providing recommendations to customers to help improve their compliance position or achieve savings (e.g. licence re-harvesting opportunities) Assist with SLM Diagnostic workshops, transcribing interviews and creation of first draft reports, and presentation for peer review Deployment of tools to support customer engagements (Technical) 2. Procurement Perform software license purchase transactions for defined products/ publishers Initiate and complete small software license contract renewals for tier 3 Publishers Answer licensing questions, leveraging SoftwareOne’s internal expertise and network Support Strategic Software License Sourcing Specialist for low item value software license spend (as required) Capture and maintenance of internal SWO and client data e.g. Customized item catalogues What we need to see from you Existing full-time work rights in Japan Full professional proficiency in Japanese and working proficiency in English 3+ years' relevant experience Core Skills Basic project management experience Basic Consulting skills Basic business writing skills for customer deliverables Basic IT technical experience Basic understanding of SWO service business Proficient in MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Basic Analytical skills Highly motivated and result oriented Strong communications skills Strong structural work methods, multitasking and time management skills Self-driven independent work ethics that drives internal and external accountability Solid problem solving and assertive consultative skills Good presentation skills Additional languages will be an advantage Job-Specific Skills Asset Management Working experience in the area of software asset management Working experience in the area of software license sourcing Basic understanding of Software Asset Management Technical Skills Asset Management: Basic understanding of licensing programs and licensing Basic understanding of SAM Tool functionality and utilization Accreditations already achieved or achieved during tenure – examples below Microsoft Get Licensing Ready SAM Solution Specialist Lite Licensing Solutions Specialist LORG Microsoft Certified Professional 70-713 – software Asset Management Microsoft Licensing Professional (MLP) or equivalent SAM certifications ITAM Review ITAM Essentials bundle SAM Tool publisher certifications Flexera, SNOW, ServiceNow Procurement : Basic knowledge in software purchasing & process Basic understanding of IT software categories, license metrics, maintenance and support models and supply markets Copyright knowledge for software licensing Job Function Software & Cloud Services

Existing full-time work rights in Japan Full professional proficiency in Japanese and working proficiency in English 3+ years' relevant experience Core Skills Basic project management experience Basic Consulting skills Basic business writing skills for customer deliverables Basic IT technical experience Basic understanding of SWO service business Proficient in MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Basic Analytical skills Highly motivated and result oriented Strong communications skills Strong structural work methods, multitasking and time management skills Self-driven independent work ethics that drives internal and external accountability Solid problem solving and assertive consultative skills Good presentation skills Additional languages will be an advantage Job-Specific Skills Asset Management Working experience in the area of software asset management Working experience in the area of software license sourcing Basic understanding of Software Asset Management Technical Skills Asset Management: Basic understanding of licensing programs and licensing Basic understanding of SAM Tool functionality and utilization Accreditations already achieved or achieved during tenure – examples below Microsoft Get Licensing Ready SAM Solution Specialist Lite Licensing Solutions Specialist LORG Microsoft Certified Professional 70-713 – software Asset Management Microsoft Licensing Professional (MLP) or equivalent SAM certifications ITAM Review ITAM Essentials bundle SAM Tool publisher certifications Flexera, SNOW, ServiceNow Procurement : Basic knowledge in software purchasing & process Basic understanding of IT software categories, license metrics, maintenance and support models and supply markets Copyright knowledge for software licensing

Supports customers in SLM engagements (managed services and/or projects) by applying service and project methodologies in the execution of tasks. You will assist with analysis, research and deployment of solutions that drives benefit into customer engagements. Consultant has a focus on either Delivery Management of SAM or license Procurement. Core Accountabilities: Support the successful onboarding of new small SLM customer engagements Support the transfer of existing, established SLM customer engagements between consultants as required Execution of tasks as defined within customer project plan Ensure the execution of solution in accordance with SoftwareOne service and project methodologies Effective internal and external communication with all stakeholders Direct customer contact (as required) Working on customer site (as required) Participate in and contribute to Customer and SoftwareOne business review meetings Consistently demonstrating SoftwareOne’s core values, both externally and internally Job-Specific Accountabilities: Focus on either 1) Delivery Management of SAM or 2) Procurement 1. Software Asset Management Inventory / entitlement data analysis and collection Importing inventory / entitlement data to SAM tools Inventory / entitlement data reconciliation and analysis for the purpose of accurate compliance reporting, and presentation for peer review In SAM tool license configuration Providing recommendations to customers to help improve their compliance position or achieve savings (e.g. licence re-harvesting opportunities) Assist with SLM Diagnostic workshops, transcribing interviews and creation of first draft reports, and presentation for peer review Deployment of tools to support customer engagements (Technical) 2. Procurement Perform software license purchase transactions for defined products/ publishers Initiate and complete small software license contract renewals for tier 3 Publishers Answer licensing questions, leveraging SoftwareOne’s internal expertise and network Support Strategic Software License Sourcing Specialist for low item value software license spend (as required) Capture and maintenance of internal SWO and client data e.g. Customized item catalogues

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