Software Asset Management Officer

Location:
Brussels, Belgium Work Model: Hybrid

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Software Asset Management Officer to support the effective management, administration and optimisation of the organisation’s IT software licence portfolio. You will focus on licence lifecycle management, compliance, usage analysis, cost optimisation and accurate licence inventory management, working closely with IT, Procurement and Finance teams.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage the complete software licence lifecycle, including requests, approvals, acquisition, deployment, monitoring, renewals and retirement.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of software licences, including active, expired, renewable and retired licences.
• Analyse software licence agreements, contractual terms and usage conditions in collaboration with IT, Procurement and Finance.
• Monitor software utilisation to identify unused, underutilised or over-allocated licences and recommend optimisation opportunities.
• Track key indicators such as active licences, upcoming renewals, compliance risks and potential cost savings.
• Prepare and maintain reports, analyses and dashboards to support management decision-making.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency and reliability of software licence records and related documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support licence administration and contractual compliance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Software Asset Management processes, reporting and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, data quality and the overall governance of the software licence portfolio. Required Skills & Experience
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in Software Asset Management, software licence management, IT Asset Management, IT procurement or a similar function.
• Good understanding of software licensing models, licence agreements and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing software licence inventories, renewals, contractual information and usage records.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel, SQL and/or Power BI.
• Familiarity with Software Asset Management (SAM) or IT Asset Management (ITAM) tools and processes.
• Ability to analyse software usage data, identify optimisation opportunities and support cost-control initiatives.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple activities independently.
• Proactive approach, ownership, problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Good communication and stakeholder-management skills. Nice to Have
• Experience with SAM/ITAM platforms such as Flexera, ServiceNow or Snow Software.
• Knowledge of enterprise software licensing models and major software vendors.
• Experience with software licence audits, compliance assessments and renewal planning.
• Experience supporting IT procurement, vendor management or contract administration.
• Familiarity with financial reporting, cost allocation and software budget monitoring.
• Experience improving licence management processes through automation or data-driven reporting. Languages
• French or Dutch: Full professional proficiency.
• English: Full professional proficiency. Why Join This Project?
• Contribute to the optimisation and governance of an enterprise software licence portfolio.
• Work closely with IT, Procurement and Finance teams in a cross-functional environment.
• Support cost optimisation, compliance and data-driven decision-making.
• Contribute to an organisation operating in the energy sector and supporting the energy transition. Application Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to: jobs@nishtech.eu