Director – Software Asset Management

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

. Manage LSEG’s Software Asset Management capability .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeBucharest • RomaniaLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Software Asset Management, including compliance oversight, vendor management, and financial analysis. Proficient in utilizing tools like Flexera and BigFix to optimize software licensing and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.

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Software Asset ManagementFlexeraOne ExperienceBigFix Inventory ExperienceSoftware Compliance ManagementFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills

Software LicensingSoftware AuditData AnalysisAdvanced Excel SkillsVendor Contract Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsTeam CoachingCritical ThinkingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

FlexeraBigFixServiceNowIT Asset Management ToolsSAM Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

IAITAM Certified Software Asset ManagerITIL CertificationCISA CertificationCISSP CertificationFinOps Certified Practitioner

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesSoftware ComplianceProcurementManaged Service ProviderSoftware Cost Avoidance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage LSEG’s Software Asset Management capability
Oversee compliance for LSEG’s top 60+ software vendors
Oversee a software renewals team managing nearly 200 renewals annually
Lead an outsourced Managed Service Provider providing Software License Helpdesk capabilities
Produce Effective License Positions (ELPs) for approximately £400M in annualized spend
Own the SAM discovery toolset and collaborate with technology partners
Supervise more than 1,000 annual end-user software orders through the MSP
Lead interpretation of software license agreements and identification of compliance rules, obligations, and product metrics
Set the business direction for technology asset discovery tools, currently BigFix and Flexera
Ensure software contract compliance and performance across departments
Develop, implement, and refine software asset management policies, processes, and procedures
Ensure compliance with applicable and developing regulations such as DORA
Implement policy and process supporting IT Asset Management program goals and promote the ServiceNow ITAM program
Coordinate technical data requirements and business/technical signoff for ELPs
Coordinate renewals and new software contracts with Technology Procurement
Support software maintenance renewals and coordinate demand requirements with software owners
Provide technical expertise and support for projects and audits
Analyze and resolve complex software licensing issues with team leadership, business groups, and accounting staff
Own the software license desk MSP and help resolve end-user ordering issues
Implement ideas and change in line with business requirements
Support cloud migration licensing requirements and financial models for license consumption and costs
Support a fast-paced transformation programme
Manage approximately £6m indirect budget, with ~1 direct report and ~26 indirect reports
Report to the Head of Technology Procurement and collaborate with procurement, engineering, business, accounting, and supplier stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in software audit or software consulting role, or leading software compliance function
Significant experience managing Managed Service Provider teams
Experience working directly with software vendors to resolve compliance matters
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience with FlexeraOne
Experience with ServiceNow CMDB module or similar
Experience with BigFix Inventory, ILMT or similar
Ability to analyze software discovery data
Advanced Excel skills
Knowledge of complex vendor software contracts, licensing terminology, and software licensing rights
Experience conducting software vendor audits
Understanding of risks of non-compliance
Proven results in software cost avoidance and savings
Strong financial knowledge, including profit and loss accounts and balance sheets
Experience or knowledge of working with near/offshore delivery centres
Familiarity with intermediate IT tools, SAM and Procurement systems
Ability to provide management information to assist sourcing and contract management processes
Ability to build relationships, influence, and act as an expert across the organisation up to Executive level
Team coaching and mentoring
Good written and verbal communication and influencing skills
Strong top-down critical thinking and ability to produce compelling narratives
Ability to cut through complexity, be pragmatic, and get things done
IAITAM Certified Software Asset Manager certification (desirable)
ITIL, CISA, or CISSP certification (desirable)
Experience of procurement and/or SAM in a Financial Services Regulated Environment, Information Services Companies, FinTechs, or multi-country organisations (preferred)
FinOps.org FinOps Certified Practitioner certification or relevant experience (desirable)
Hands-on experience of sourcing in a global business across the full sourcing lifecycle (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare
Retirement planning
Paid volunteering days
Wellbeing initiatives
Equal opportunities and reasonable accommodations for religious practices, beliefs, and mental or physical disability needs
Fundraising and volunteering opportunities through the LSEG Foundation