GMS-Senior- SAMS SAP Licensing Consultant

EY

  • Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.SAM JOB DESCRIPTIONSummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Licensing Consultant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SAP software licensing, compliance, and optimization. As a Consultant, you will be responsible for advising our clients on the best practices for managing their SAP licenses effectively and efficiently.Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities for the Role
  • Candidate should possess strong licensing knowledge of Software publishers like SAP, should have experience working on with SAP from a licensing standpoint
  • Reviewing existing SAP license contracts and usage data to assess compliance with licensing terms.
  • Analyzing user access patterns to determine appropriate license types
  • Should be well-aware about SAP tool like USMM, HANA, LAW etc. and their integration with SAM tools like Flexera, ServiceNow etc.
  • Should have experience in Creating Effective License Position (ELPs) report, compliance status, and cost analysis.
  • Should be up to date with latest SAP licensing trends and terminology.
  • Conduct SAP license audits and reviews to identify any potential compliance issues and recommend solutions.
  • Advise clients on SAP license optimization strategies to maximize value and minimize costs.
  • Provide training and guidance to junior consultants and client personnel on SAP licensing matters.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP licensing considerations into broader IT and procurement strategies.
  • Prepare detailed reports and presentations for clients outlining findings, recommendations, and the business impact of licensing decisions.
Participate in business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations.Skills Required:
  • Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Information Technology, Business or any related feild
  • 5 years professional experience in licensing industry with successful ITAM/SAM Management/ software licensing experience across publishers is a must.
  • Familiarity of different publisher licensing models.
  • Strong understanding of SAP licensing models, including named user licenses, concurrent user licenses, and indirect access licensing.
  • SAM Accreditation (good to have).
  • Proficiency in Excel and Data analysis is a must.
  • Previous exposure to asset management software; preferably with specific experience in ServiceNow and SAM.
Core Capabilities:
  • Robust Methodical skills
  • Solid Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong presentation & communication skills
  • Quality oriented personality
Functional Capabilities:
  • Highly motivated and result oriented.
  • Solid organizational abilities, adept at multitasking, and skilled in time management.
Personality:
  • Exceptional capacity for creative thinking and problem identification and resolution.
  • Self-driven.
  • Keen on detailing and logical reasoning.
  • Maintain healthy group dynamics.
  • Provide directions to the team based on management directive.
  • Capability to engage professionally with individuals from varied cultures and geographic regions.
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects/activities simultaneously.
  • Establish an atmosphere centred around trust, open dialogue, innovative thinking, and unified teamwork.
  • Acknowledge and commemorate both team and individual achievements, as well as outstanding performance.
  • Possess robust abilities in presenting, communicating, organizing, multitasking, and managing time effectively.
  • Strong networking abilities.
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