Our Company

We're Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We're crucial to the company's strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.

Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.

Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don't expect you to fit every requirement - your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

Job description

Job Summary..

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant specializing in Software Asset Management (SAM) to join Hitachi Digital Global India Private Limited. This role involves leading SAM initiatives, optimizing software spend, ensuring license compliance, and providing expert guidance to clients.
Job Responsibilities..
. Lead and manage end-to-end Software Asset Management (SAM) engagements for various clients, including discovery, inventory, normalization, and reconciliation of software assets.
. Develop and implement SAM strategies, policies, and processes to optimize software spend and ensure license compliance across diverse IT environments.
. Conduct detailed software license reviews and audits, identifying potential risks and opportunities for cost savings.
. Provide expert advice and recommendations to clients on software licensing models, vendor agreements, and SAM best practices.
. Utilize SAM tools and technologies (e.g., Flexera, Snow Software, ServiceNow) to collect, analyze, and report on software usage data.
. Develop and deliver comprehensive SAM reports and presentations to stakeholders, highlighting compliance status, financial impact, and strategic recommendations.
. Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., IT, procurement, legal) and external vendors to ensure effective SAM program execution.
. Mentor and guide junior SAM consultants, fostering their professional growth and expertise.
. Stay abreast of industry trends, new software licensing models, and regulatory changes impacting SAM.
Job Qualifications..
. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in Software Asset Management, with a proven track record of leading successful SAM initiatives.
. In-depth knowledge of various software licensing models (e.g., per-user, per-core, subscription) from major vendors like Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe
. Strong experience with leading SAM tools (e.g., Flexera One, Snow Software, ServiceNow SAM Pro).

. Person should know about AI tool governance- Cloude AI, Courser AI, Gemini and MS Copilot licensing and know the vendor portal.
. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex software license agreements and identify compliance risks and optimization opportunities.
. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
. Certifications such as CSAM (Certified Software Asset Manager) or equivalent are highly desirable.
. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.

About us

We're a global, 1000-stong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We're curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you're not just another employee you're part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.

Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives

Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.

How we look after you

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.

Senior Consultant - Software Asset Management