2 days, 17 hours ago

Software Asset Consultant

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Role: Software Asset Consultant - European Parliament

Location:
Brussels, Belgium - European Parliament

Responsibilities

Following tasks will be performed by external service provider:

  • Support the conduction of the quarterly IT demand management campaigns by analysing submitted ideas/demands for fulfilment according to the RBB policies, prioritizing reuse of existing software assets
  • Support the evolution of the demand management and RBB policies and its transition to a new model in line with the management's guidelines
  • Prepare the activities of the IP Secretariat in order to present the AITP RBB results
  • Organize document storage
  • Establish cooperation between governance boards' secretariats on RBB and software asset reuse and optimization topics
  • Interpretation of licencing rights and obligations in light of contractual clauses, EULAs, licence grants and other relevant documents
  • Creation and maintenance of licence entries in the Software Asset Management system
  • Preparation and execution of Software Asset Management actions in order to bring into compliance or optimize licences in cooperation with other stakeholders
  • Assistance with project management of the implementation of additional functionalities in the SAM system
  • Assistance with drafting of IT policy in the SAM domain
  • Provide software licence budget evolution and forecasting information
  • Assistance with preparation of contract negotiations with vendors
  • Follow up of developments in software licencing
  • Participation in technical working groups, progress meetings and meetings with software-related contractors
  • Development of audit and reporting mechanisms
  • Development of service catalogues, workflows and service offering

Requirements

Following skills are required for the performance of the above listed tasks:

  • Master degree in IT, economics, law or similar plus 3 years of experience in related field OR Bachelor degree in IT, economics, law or similar plus 5 years of experience in related field
  • Good experience drafting comprehensive analysis documents in the IT domain
  • Good experience preparing and revising policy and procedure documents related to software
  • Good experience preparing technical reports
  • Good presentation skills for a technical audience
  • Experience animating/leading a meeting
  • Multitasking and project oriented
  • Proactive approach to one's duties - alerting superiors of issues and proposing solution

Languages:

  • Excellent knowledge of English - Level C1 in Understanding, Speaking and Writing
  • Good knowledge of French is an advantage

Some soft skills the client will appreciate:

  • Good analytical and synthesis skills, communicate effectively and know how to adapt communication to interlocutors
  • Flexible, conscientious, results-oriented, proactive and critical. Someone who constantly wants to learn
  • Can work independently and in a team, under pressure and with changing priorities
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Proactive attitude, customer oriented and results
  • Rapid self-starting capability and experience in team working and working in an international/multicultural environment

Our offer:

  • You will have the opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural environment
  • You will be able to work for interesting European projects that is managed by European Commission
  • You will receive a nice compensation and benefits according to your level (Freelancers are also welcome)

If you think you're a suitable candidate for this mission, don't hesitate and apply today!

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