Strategic IT Cost Optimization Lead

5 days ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd. Full time
Role Summary:
The Strategic IT Cost Optimization Lead will play a key role in optimizing software costs and improving efficiency across the organization. This exciting opportunity requires a skilled professional with expertise in Microsoft software licensing and a proven track record of delivering results.

About the Role:
As a Strategic IT Cost Optimization Lead, you will be responsible for:
  • Developing and implementing strategies to optimize software costs.
  • Providing subject matter expertise in Microsoft operations and competencies.
  • Developing and maintaining in-depth understanding of Microsoft licensing concepts and product use rights.
  • Navigating and leveraging Microsoft software-related billing, tracking, and measurement systems and tools.
  • Providing transparency of costs for software contracts and ensuring fair allocation of charges to business units and service owners based on software usage.
  • Negotiating successfully with external suppliers/vendors in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Requirements:
To succeed in this challenging role, you will require:
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in managing Microsoft software portfolios in an enterprise environment.
  • Hands-on experience with creating and managing ELPs for server-based software.
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel, including data analysis, financial modeling, and P&L calculations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to work in a complex global organizational environment.
  • Fluent spoken and written English, with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

About Zurich:
Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd. is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies, offering a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. As a global organization, we value diversity, inclusion, and teamwork, and offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for further training and development.

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