Software and Asset Manager

Ansell is a leading global provider of protection solutions. Our company designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of protection solutions that meet the ever-changing needs and demands of our markets and industries. Protection is our primary concern as millions of people around the world depend on Ansell in their professional and personal lives.

Our vision is to create a world where people can enjoy optimal protection against the risk they are exposed to. Whether at work or during their leisure time, people require the right protection for the right application. After all, what better guarantee is there than increased safety, security and productivity than through adequate protection.

The incumbent is responsible for managing IT asset and software portfolios in-line with the desired goals and targets of the IT leadership team.  Reporting to the Director, IT Infrastructure, this role provides full lifecycle management for all software used at Ansell from acquisition through final disposition. The IT asset and software manager designs, develops, and implements the organization's asset management strategy.  This includes managing vendor relationships, maintaining the associated licensing and contract details, tracks contract end and renewal dates, and assists with contract negotiations.  Duties also include evaluating and recommending new asset acquisitions, working with IT leadership to agree on IT asset standards, selling existing assets, and providing detailed financial reports to IT and Finance teams. 

In addition to maintaining the existing global IT asset and software catalog, the person in this role will work with IT leadership to develop processes and procedures to handle new software requests and assist with yearly budget planning. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  &  SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
Manage Ansell's global software catalogue

Build and manage licensing models and optimize our IT software licenses

Evaluate licensing options, named versus processor licensing, on premise versus cloud, owned versus SAAS, and provide recommendations

Report on external spend with suppliers of technology labor, software and hardware services

Develop a process and procedure to handle new software requests

Plan and implement IT hardware asset life cycle strategy; advise Procurement and IT Operations in procurement strategies for IT hardware acquisition.

Develop and maintain company policies and processes.

Serve as IT hardware asset management subject matter expert.

Optimize usage and cost of IT hardware and software deployments.

10.  Proactively follow up with IT and business owners on contract end dates, renewals, and extensions.

11.  Manage acquisition, deployment, utilization, tracking, security, and final disposition of IT assets.

12.  Manage vendor relationship and lead negotiations for contracts, renewals, and termination of services

13.  Effectively plan and manage projects, apply strong oral and written communication skills

14.  Assist IT leadership with budgetary planning to understand as-is and future IT spend

15.  Develop, maintain and manage comprehensive work plans, work prioritization, and delivery on project commitments 

16.  Contribute strategic thinking to IT spend and present ideas/solutions to Senior Management

17.  Effective collaboration with the business, infrastructure teams, and application teams

18.  Analyze large volume of software entitlement and deployment data

19.  Manage software assets as they relate to the ITAM lifecycle for assigned portfolio of products/services and geographies, working towards consistent global coverage and responsibility

20.  Insure all polices are followed to keep security and change management.

21.  Keeping up-to-date with the latest financial trends and market developments

22.  Keeping up-to-date with the latest financial laws and regulations

Other Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor and Ansell management

KEY POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education
· Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience  

Job Experience
· years' experience in IT asset and software management

· Experience in project management and IT procurement

· Experience with asset management tools

· Understanding of Microsoft Active Directory

• Experience in analysing and presenting data to management

Knowledge and Skills
· Problem solver and innovator

· Must possess strong computer skills

· Expert in Excel to analyze large volumes of data

· Ability to see structure and bring order to undefined (or poorly defined) processes

· Project management experience

· Experience developing and implementing processes

Desirable Job Competencies

• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, excellent customer service skills, and be able to handle pressure
• Demonstrated cross-cultural effectiveness and capability of driving change
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated

Additional Requirements (travel, etc.)
· Physically able to lift and perform moderately strenuous tasks (carrying computer equipment up and down stairs) and to climb ladders to acces equipment/wiring

· Ability to drive or travel for business related activities (valid driver's license) – up to 25%