Project Manager

Candidate Requirements
Years of Experience Required 4 years overall years of experience in client facing roles.
Degrees or certifications required No degree or certification is required to be eligible for this role.
Disqualifiers There are no specific items that would stand out as an automatic disqualifier on a resume.
Best vs. Average The ideal resume would have data analyst experience, software asset management experience, Candidates with prior experience in IT service operations are preferred, and Superb written communication skills with demonstrated fluency in English. Certifications as software asset management is a great plus!
Performance Indicators Performance will be assessed based on the ability to demonstrate initiative to problem solve and bring forward solutions, meeting deadlines, quality of work, depth of compression of proposal, ability to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, time management, and technical capabilities: knowledge and expertise.
Top 3 Hard Skills Required:
Minimum 3+ years of experience in Software Asset Management (SAM)
Minimum 2+ years of experience administering software licensing contracts
Minimum 1+ years of experience in data analysis, performing SQL queries and creating Power BI dashboards
Proficient with creating and maintaining SharePoint sites
Hard skills assessments will be completed after March 28th.
There will be 1 round per candidate and nothing is needed to be prepared prior to the call.
Summary:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Partner with the Software Licensing Service team, Procurement, and business groups across Microsoft to reduce costs and risk by executing software licensing consolidation projects
Drawing on best practices and the candidate's software asset management experience, define and execute best in class software licensing operations and deliver executive-level reporting on project implementation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of experience in Software Asset Management (SAM)
2+ years of experience administering software licensing contracts
1+ years of experience in data analysis, performing SQL queries and creating Power BI dashboards
Proficient with creating and maintaining SharePoint sites
Candidates with prior experience in IT service operations are preferred
Superb written communication skills with demonstrated fluency in English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proven track record in a high profile, global role
Demonstrated consultative and leadership skills with a proven track record of successful project implementation
Proven ability to negotiate skillfully in difficult situations, reaching agreements while building collaborative relationships
Proven analytical and process improvement skills
Proven ability to influence others across groups and be held accountable for delivery without implicit authority
2+ years of experience using SAM solutions, preferably ServiceNow, to manage all aspects of an enterprise-level Software Asset Management service
Understanding and application of the ISO 19770 standards and Software Asset Management best practices