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    CHENNAI · FULLTIME

    Software Asset Manager

    Cognizant

    Cognizant

    Chennai · onsite · Posted 12d ago

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    Undisclosed10–16 yrsfulltimeChennai

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    About this role

    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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    Skills

    License ManagementSoftware ComplianceSoftware LicensingSamsoftware asset management

    Section · Company

    About Cognizant

    Cognizant

    Cognizant

    IT Services & Consulting

    241.5k+

    employees

    1994

    32 years old

    Teaneck. New Jersey.

    United States (USA)

    About

    A leader in IT services, providing insights that empower businesses to anticipate customer needs and adapt in a dynamic environment.

    Industries

    IT Services & ConsultingConsulting

    Employee ratings

    61,441 reviews

    3.7/ 5

    Culture

    3.5

    Career growth

    2.9

    Work-life

    3.6

    Employees rate it well for

    Work Life Balance6704Salary6455Work Culture6019Learning4862Senior Management4577

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