Software Asset Management Consultant (SAM Consultant)

About Datacom

Datacom integrates advanced technology, expert knowledge, and skilled professionals to assist organisations in thriving amid today's fast-evolving environment. As a top technology provider in Australasia, Datacom collaborates with clients from various sectors to address real challenges and achieve significant results. The company is devoted to generating impactful benefits for customers, communities, and staff alike.

Role Overview

We are offering an exceptional career opportunity for a motivated and experienced Software Asset Management (SAM) Consultant to join our award-winning SAM team within the Australian Service Operations. As a senior consultant, you will spearhead consulting projects while collaborating closely with other SAM professionals. This is a unique chance to leverage your positive mindset and extensive SAM expertise to influence our rapidly expanding team, featuring diverse software asset and licensing knowledge and strong customer dedication.

The role provides flexible working arrangements and is optimal for professionals aiming to advance their career by applying their SAM consulting skills across multiple large commercial and government clients. Please note that due to Federal Government client requirements, Australian citizenship and the capacity to obtain an NV1 security clearance are mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the SAM consulting subject matter expert for clients and team members.
• Deliver SAM consulting services aligned with evolving technology trends and market needs.
• Conduct compliance assessments and effective licensing positions for clients.
• Provide commercial and contractual advisory on Tier 1 Software Publishers to customers.
• Enhance clients' audit readiness and defense strategies.
• Analyze licensing agreements and contracts to detect risks or breaches.
• Utilize licensing rules and usage rights expertise in consulting services.
• Create, document, and communicate licensing modelling suggestions to clients.
• Lead multiple projects and contract outcomes for customers.
• Ensure superior customer service by following Datacom’s asset management methodologies.
• Devise license reclamation strategies for cost avoidance.
• Recommend remediation and optimization plans to reduce compliance risks and financial exposure.
• Lead implementation, configuration, and management of Flexera One for data ingestion, normalization, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Perform license reconciliations, consumption analyses, entitlement mapping, and optimization based on Flexera One outputs.
• Interpret data from SAM technologies for accurate, timely client reporting.
• Collaborate with service management and client teams to develop and refine SAM standards, processes, and controls ensuring accurate asset information maintenance.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is self-driven, proactive, highly skilled, and passionate about delivering high-quality SAM consulting solutions. Candidates should have over five years of proven experience in Software Asset Management, with a strong focus on Oracle licensing and compliance. Expertise in software licensing, audit defense, and compliance management with Tier 1 publishers such as Oracle, IBM, and Microsoft is critical. Hands-on experience with Flexera One including setup, data ingestion, discovery, normalization, reconciliation, and custom reporting is essential.

You will be leading Software Asset Management managed services projects across commercial and government sectors. This role is consultancy-focused and does not include sales targets for software licensing.

Success depends on your capacity to work collaboratively with the SAM team and customer management to deliver effective solutions.

Company Culture and Benefits

Join Datacom where your career growth, well-being, and meaningful impact are priorities. We offer comprehensive learning and development programs, parental leave, employee wellbeing support, and attractive employee benefits. Our inclusive and innovative environment encourages curiosity, teamwork, and making a real difference.

• Paid parental leave
• Round-the-clock Employee Assistance Programme (DataCare)
• Continuous opportunities for certifications and professional development
• Access to premium learning platforms and future skills training
• Recognition programs celebrating exceptional contributions
• Attractive employee discounts and financial wellness benefits
• Opportunity to engage in meaningful work that creates tangible outcomes