Global SAM Specialist

1 day ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Zurich 56 Company Ltd Full time
Global SAM Specialist (Microsoft)

121872

Background

Established in 2013 and now based in Blackrock, the Dublin Technology Center delivers best in industry infrastructure and security services across the Zurich Insurance Group. Whether it's with one of our core capabilities such as Cyber Security, or working with our Cloud or Crowdsourcing teams, our customers are our priority. We work hard to deliver our services excellently with our unique talent. We are committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. Qualified individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to apply. This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Zurich Dublin Technology Center is looking for a Global SAM Specialist (Microsoft).

Your Role

As a Global SAM Specialist (Microsoft) your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

1. Subject matter expertise, in-depth and proven knowledge of Microsoft operations and competencies, with ability to apply and advise on complex software licensing topics and produce ELPs specifically for Microsoft software – user based as well as server based.
2. Understands Microsoft licensing concepts and product use rights on prem as well as in cloud.
3. Navigating and leveraging Microsoft software related billing, tracking and measurement systems and tools like Azure Active Directory, CMDB, My Access, Intune, ServiceNow.
4. Provide transparency of costs for SW contracts and assure fair allocation of charges to BUs and Service owners based on software usage.
5. Negotiate successfully across the organization and with external suppliers/vendors in a constructive and collaborative manner.
6. Maintains stakeholder community and enables information sharing environment.
7. Proactively identify and drive initiatives to achieve SW related savings, developing best practices and processes, to continuously improve software asset management service and to ensure compliance with budget and contractual requirements.
8. Identify necessary changes and play key role in the complex software contract negotiations, manage demand and contract updates, liaise with external vendors, legal, contract and sourcing teams.

Your Skills and Experience

As a Global SAM Specialist (Microsoft) your skills and qualifications will include:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

1. 5+ years of relevant proven experience with:

- direct responsibility and hands-on management of Microsoft software portfolio in enterprise environment (irrespective of industry),
- personally creating and responsibility for a full ELP for server based software (primarily SQL and Windows)
- active hands-on work with general Microsoft specific system and usage billing, tracking and measurement tools,
- advanced hands-on MS Excel skills (V/H-Look Ups, Pivots, Complex calculations, …),
- profit and Loss (P&L) calculations and accruals for cost impact.

- Fluent spoken and written English (strong B2+).
- Flexera in depth hands-on experience and expertise preferred and advantage (not mandatory).

PROVEN PERSONAL TRAITS

1. analytical skills, financial and commercial acumen, ability to process data in a complex global organizational environment,
2. measurably dominant attention to detail,
3. organizational, productivity, time and project management skills,
4. ability to interface, influence and network with managers, staff and stakeholders inside and outside of the organization,
5. communication and negotiation skills with vendors as well as with internal stakeholders.

Additional Information

Primary work location is Trident House, Blackrock. Position is Dublin-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button "Apply online".

Who we are

Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.

Zurich is a strong brand. Zurich in Ireland is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. Our 55,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer a competitive compensation package and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.

At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.

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