CHENNAI · FULLTIME
Software Asset Manager

Cognizant
Chennai · onsite · Posted 12d ago
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Role Purpose
Be Part of the Specialised Function to superintend Software Asset Management (SAM) Practice with clients, ensuring effective license management, compliance, and optimization, aligned to ITIL-based service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
ServiceNow & SAM Management
- Manage Software Asset Management (SAM) for customers
- Handle license entitlement, reconciliation, compliance tracking
- Track license usage, underutilization, and optimization opportunities
ServiceNow Product Knowledge
- Strong understanding of ServiceNow platform (ITSM, ITAM, HRSD, ITOM, etc.,)
- Support customer environments using best practices and product capabilities
License & Product Positioning
- Support product positioning of ServiceNow solutions for customers
- Assist in licensing positioning (right-sizing, optimization, cost efficiency)
- Interpret contracts, licensing models, and entitlement structures
Functional & ITIL Alignment
- Apply ITIL practices
- Manage customer issues, escalations, and service requests
Production Lifecycle Management
- Coordinate production lifecycle activities (deployment, upgrades, patching)
- Coordinate with ServiceNow for releases, outages, and platform changes
Reporting & Governance
- Publish license utilization and compliance reports (monthly/quarterly)
- Track audit readiness and compliance exposure
- Maintain dashboards for stakeholders
Process Management
- Build SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge documentation
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Required Skills
- Strong ITIL knowledge and operational experience
- Hands-on experience in SAM / License Management
- Understanding of software licensing models and compliance
- Good operational and production support experience
Preferred / Added Advantage
- ServiceNow CSA (Certified System Administrator)
- Good Knowledge in ServiceNow Products and Licencing Model
Experience
- 812 years in ServiceNow / ITAM / SAM roles
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About Cognizant

Cognizant
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