Software Asset Management Consultant Deloitte

As a Software Asset Management Consultant , you ll lead IT asset management efforts within the scope of cybersecurity-driven projects. Your work will support strategic decision-making across software investments, helping organizations manage costs, reduce compliance risks, and strengthen governance around security-critical assets. You will:
• Evaluate SAM maturity and governance, with a focus on software assets supporting cybersecurity programs, ensuring alignment with internal controls and best practices.
• Analyze license entitlements and usage to identify underutilization, over-licensing, and potential savings across systems managed under cybersecurity functions.
• Advise on compliance risks, interpreting vendor agreements to ensure licensing alignment especially in areas subject to audit or regulatory oversight.
• Support audit readiness and vendor negotiations, equipping cybersecurity stakeholders with structured software asset data and risk insights.
• Identify contract optimization opportunities, reviewing existing agreements and renewals in the context of ongoing and upcoming cybersecurity initiatives.
• Develop SAM strategies and roadmaps that align with broader cybersecurity objectives and operational needs.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, IT, procurement, and finance teams, ensuring a cohesive and secure approach to software asset governance.
• Assess and enhance IT asset management processes including SAM, HAM, and CMDB, driving improved visibility and control across systems used by cybersecurity teams.
• Recommend tooling improvements, advising on platforms that support more effective asset oversight within the security landscape.
• Deliver insights through reports and presentations, enabling informed licensing and cost management decisions within cybersecurity-aligned environments.
The following attributes are also desirable:
• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
Connect to your skills and professional experience.
• Bachelor s degree in IT, Business, or a related field.
• 2 7 years of experience in Software Asset Management (SAM), IT asset management, or software licensing, ideally supporting cybersecurity or other high-compliance domains.
• Familiarity with major licensing models (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe) and SAM tools (e.g., Flexera, ServiceNow, Microsoft SCCM, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills to assess software usage, licensing terms, and compliance risks particularly in security-sensitive environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, and research platforms to deliver clear, concise, and impactful documentation.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in dynamic, cross-functional teams, including those within cybersecurity, procurement, and IT operations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and achieve project objectives.
• Certifications such as ITIL, CSAM, or Microsoft SAM are a plus, particularly if aligned to IT governance or cybersecurity standards.
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