Software Asset Management Officer

About the Role
NISH Tech BV is looking for an experienced Software Asset Management Officer to support software licence management activities within the IT department of a leading European energy and infrastructure organization. You will be responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of software licences, maintaining accurate licence inventories, analysing software usage and contracts, monitoring renewals, and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and compliance improvement. You will collaborate with IT, Procurement and Finance teams to ensure effective management of the organisation's software portfolio, improve licence utilisation and support informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage the complete lifecycle of IT software licences, including requests, approvals, acquisition, deployment, monitoring and renewals.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of active, expired, renewable and retired software licences.
• Analyse software contracts, licensing conditions and usage agreements in collaboration with IT, Procurement and Finance teams.
• Monitor software usage to identify unused, underutilised or oversized licences.
• Recommend opportunities for licence optimisation, cost reduction and improved compliance.
• Monitor and report on key indicators, including active licences, unused licences, upcoming renewals, compliance risks and potential savings.
• Prepare analytical reports, dashboards and management insights to support decision-making.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external software vendors regarding licence-related matters.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Software Asset Management processes. Required Skills – Mandatory
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Software Asset Management (SAM), software licence management, IT Asset Management (ITAM), IT procurement or a similar role.
• Good understanding of software licensing models from major software vendors.
• Experience managing software licence inventories and monitoring licence usage.
• Knowledge of software licence lifecycle management, including renewals, compliance and optimisation.
• Knowledge of SAM/ITAM solutions and licence management processes.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL and/or Power BI.
• Excellent administrative organisation, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate ownership and communicate effectively with different stakeholders. Nice-to-Have Skills
• Experience with SAM/ITAM platforms and software asset management tools.
• Familiarity with licensing models and agreements from major software vendors.
• Experience identifying software licence optimisation and cost-saving opportunities.
• Experience preparing management reports, dashboards and licence utilisation analyses.
• Knowledge of IT procurement processes and contract management.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across IT, Procurement and Finance. Languages
• French or Dutch – Fluent proficiency (mandatory).
• English – Professional proficiency (mandatory). Location & Work Model
• Brussels, Belgium.
• Hybrid working, with remote work up to 3 days per week.
• Full-time engagement. About NISH Tech BV NISH Tech BV is a Belgium-based IT consulting and technology services company connecting skilled professionals with opportunities across technology, digital transformation and enterprise solutions. We focus on matching the right expertise with the right business needs. Application Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to: jobs@nishtech.eu