Senior Manager, Software Asset Manager

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Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for supporting the BMS Software Asset Management Service and supporting the SAM vision. The objective is to provide meaningful insight into the Software and SaaS portfolio utilized across BMS globally, ensure compliance to contractual requirements and visibility to consumption trends & fees. This role will be an advisor and partner to the software & SaaS stakeholders across IT and the business.

Position Responsibilities:

• Align with subject matter experts, including system architects, project and program managers, procurement and sourcing and financial managers to obtain critical information required for the management of Software and SaaS
• Maintain a consolidated view of the Software and SaaS portfolio with views to track demand and status, as well as risks and issues globally
• Manage licensing with responsible parties to ensure usages and active users are properly aligned to contract requirements and that supporting documentation and reporting is provided
• Manage data rights within contract agreements to ensure appropriate protections are defined
• Develop reports that pull data from various sources showing Software and SaaS utilization, trends and potential savings opportunities
• In collaboration with Global Procurement, drive decisions regarding Software and SaaS manufacturers selections and negotiate favorable terms for BMS ensuring contracts are executed in alignment with new process, are compliant and properly coded for tracking & reporting
• Develop effective training materials, educate & provide ongoing support to key stakeholders and process users
• Develop communications for Software and SaaS capabilities for the general BMS community

Qualifications and Experiences Desired:

• 10+ years of SAM experience with either ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera or other SAM Tools
• Knowledge of discovery tools including SCCM, Altiris, ServiceNow, Flexera
• Knowledge of a regulated operating environment
• Experience in leading software audits
• Understanding of contractual terms and conditions in software and SaaS agreements
• Knowledge of Software and SaaS principals and best practices, industry standards, tools & technology
• Knowledge of usage metrics for key Software and SaaS providers such as Microsoft (Office 365), Red Hat, Adobe, Veeva, Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, SAS institute, IBM, Tableau.. Etc.
• Understanding of cloud-based environments (i.e. AWS and Azure) and technologies (i.e. virtual private cloud and autoscaling).

Skills Desired:

• Demonstrated ability to influence the scope and direction of initiatives across multiple levels of management and organizational boundaries
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret data gathered from a variety of sources and recommend actions and solutions
• Demonstrated ability to use structured problem solving and available tools to quickly evaluate problems, identify root cause, create action plans, assess impact and develop resolution options
• Strong communicator via all media: collaboration technologies (SharePoint, Teams, etc.) and presentations written, emails, verbal – with a wide variety of audiences
• Skilled communicator who influences and negotiates with great latitude on various outcomes for an entire Business/Segment/Function internally and externally
• Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving skills, including the ability to accumulate, organize, and assimilate large amounts of information
• Ability to influence in a matrix environment
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and collaborate with employees and management at all levels.

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Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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