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Senior Software Asset Management SME – Flexera/SNOW Expert Role in Chennai | 8–10 Years Experience

Software Asset Management – Senior SME (Flexera/SNOW) Role in Chennai

Do you have a strong background in Software Asset Management (SAM) and a proven track record in optimizing IT assets and licensing? If you have expertise in FlexeraOne, FlexNet, and SNOW, and are passionate about optimizing IT asset lifecycles, this role could be the perfect next step in your career. A leading organization is inviting applications for the position of Senior Subject Matter Expert – Software Asset Management in Chennai, focused on Flexera and SNOW-based platforms. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who are strategic thinkers, technically proficient, and capable of leading enterprise-level IT asset management initiatives.


Job Overview:

  • Job Title: Software Asset Management – Senior SME (Flexera/SNOW)

  • Location: Chennai

  • Experience Required: 8–10 years overall, with 6+ years in ITAM tool implementation

  • Application Deadline: 31 August 2025

  • Job Function: Technology

  • Job Role: Senior Engineer

  • Job ID: 370215

  • Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent technical degree

  • Desired Skills: Asset Management, ITAM Tools, Flexera, SNOW, SaaS Lifecycle, Software Compliance


About the Role

This senior-level role is centered around managing the end-to-end Software Asset Management function using advanced ITAM tools like FlexeraOne, FlexNet Manager Suite, and SNOW. The selected candidate will play a critical role in the implementation and optimization of IT asset management solutions, helping the organization maintain software compliance, reduce costs, and enhance lifecycle visibility.

You will act as a technical and strategic SME, supporting both agent-based and agentless discovery frameworks. Your work will impact compliance, entitlement validation, vendor agreement interpretation, and software cost optimization efforts across the organization.


Key Responsibilities

🔹 ITAM Tool Implementation & Architecture

  • Lead the design and implementation of IT Asset Management tools including FlexeraOne, FlexNet Manager, and discovery tools such as SNOW.

  • Create architectural diagrams and technical documentation for agent-based and agentless scanning methodologies, ensuring effective asset discovery and management across various platforms.

  • Ensure seamless integration with enterprise systems and configuration management databases (CMDBs).

🔹 SaaS Discovery & Lifecycle Management

  • Deploy discovery solutions tailored for SaaS environments to detect and oversee cloud-based application usage and inventory.

  • Monitor and manage the lifecycle of SaaS applications, from procurement and entitlement to decommissioning.

  • Evaluate the usage of SaaS applications to identify underutilized subscriptions and suggest optimization strategies.

🔹 ITAM Project Planning & Execution

  • Design comprehensive project plans for the deployment and configuration of ITAM tools, ensuring alignment with business and IT objectives.

  • Develop and execute implementation roadmaps with well-defined milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including procurement, IT operations, compliance, and security during deployment.

🔹 Agreement & Entitlement Management

  • Analyze software license agreements, contracts, and entitlements to ensure accurate data representation and license mapping.

  • Collaborate with procurement and vendor management teams to validate entitlements and ensure alignment with contract terms.

  • Define processes for entitlement gathering, classification, and validation across on-premises and cloud environments.

🔹 Data Validation, Monitoring & Reporting

  • Establish reliable data verification processes to maintain the integrity and accuracy of asset discovery and licensing information.
  • Deploy real-time monitoring systems to continuously track and identify newly added or updated assets across the IT environment.

  • Create automated reporting dashboards for internal stakeholders to assess software usage, compliance, and optimization opportunities.

🔹 Compliance Audits & Gap Analysis

  • Conduct compliance monitoring to ensure that deployed software aligns with licensed entitlements.

  • Coordinate internal software compliance reviews and collaborate with external auditors when necessary.

  • Perform gap analysis to detect deviations in license usage versus entitlements and recommend remediation.

🔹 Software Reclaim & Optimization Process

  • Lead the reclaim process to identify and remove unused software installations from the environment.

  • Design workflows for reclaim approval, user notification, and automated removal where appropriate.

  • Contribute to cost optimization initiatives by identifying software that can be eliminated, downgraded, or consolidated.

🔹 Flexera Data Model Design

  • Design and develop a Flexera data model that supports process integrations with ITSM, procurement, and financial management tools.

  • Ensure that the FlexeraOne or FlexNet architecture supports scalability and data consistency across the enterprise.

  • Create a metadata strategy to enhance data lineage, auditability, and reporting accuracy.


Required Skills & Experience

  • 8 to 10 years of total IT experience with at least 6 years focused on Software Asset Management and ITAM tool implementation.

  • Expertise in FlexeraOne, FlexNet Manager, and SNOW (ServiceNow) platforms.

  • Strong understanding of agent-based and agentless discovery models.

  • Proficient in software license compliance frameworks, including Microsoft, Adobe, IBM, Oracle, etc.

  • Experience in handling SaaS application discovery, usage analysis, and lifecycle governance.

  • Deep knowledge of software agreements, entitlements, procurement practices, and vendor licensing models.

  • Skilled in converting intricate technical specifications into clear, executable project roadmaps.

  • Proficiency in generating dashboards, compliance reports, and audit documentation.

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.


Ideal Candidate Attributes

  • Strong leadership qualities and experience in mentoring ITAM teams.

  • Capable of working independently and collaborating cross-functionally with various departments.

  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail, especially in compliance reporting and entitlement validation.

  • Familiar with ITIL, ISO/IEC 19770, or similar standards related to software asset management.

  • Ability to handle audit requests from both internal and external stakeholders with accuracy and professionalism.

  • Adept at documenting architecture, procedures, workflows, and recovery plans.


Why This Role is a Great Fit

  • Enterprise Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s software asset strategy.

  • Innovation-Focused: Work with modern ITAM tools and frameworks for both on-premise and cloud environments.

  • Growth Opportunities: Exposure to large-scale implementations and continuous learning in asset governance.

  • Strategic Positioning: This role interfaces with leadership, making it ideal for someone aspiring to grow into IT governance or enterprise architecture.


How to Apply

If you’re passionate about software compliance, cost control, and IT asset lifecycle management — and you have hands-on experience with Flexera and SNOW platforms — then this position will allow you to make a measurable impact. Submit your application by 31 August 2025 to be considered for this senior-level opportunity in Chennai.


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