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Zurich Insurance group is looking for a senior SAM specialist who specializes in Microsoft enterprise software to join global Software Asset Management function with an objective to optimize software contract spend, manage compliance, analyses data, draw the relevant conclusions and then work with others to implement opportunities or remediate risks. This is a challenging senior role, requiring a broad understanding of IT technology, service management processes and the ability to collaborate with many different stakeholder groups within Zurich Group

your main responsibilities will involve:

• Subject matter expertise, in-depth and proven knowledge of Microsoft operations and competencies, with ability to apply and advise on complex software licensing topics and produce ELPs specifically for Microsoft software – user based as well as server based
• Understands Microsoft licensing concepts and product use rights on prem as well as in cloud
• Navigating and leveraging Microsoft software related billing, tracking and measurement systems and tools like Azure Active Directory, CMDB, My Access, Intune, ServiceNow
• Provide transparency of costs for SW contracts and assure fair allocation of charges to BUs and Service owners based on software usage
• Negotiate successfully across the organization and with external suppliers/vendors in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Maintains stakeholder community and enables information sharing environment
• Proactively identify and drive initiatives to achieve SW related savings, developing best practices and processes, to continuously improve software asset management service and to ensure compliance with budget and contractual requirements
• Identify necessary changes and play key role in the complex software contract negotiations, manage demand and contract updates, liaise with external vendors, legal, contract and sourcing teams

Your Skills and Experience

• your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
• 5+ years of relevant proven experience with:
• direct responsibility and hands-on management of Microsoft software portfolio in enterprise environment (irrespective of industry)
• personally creating and responsibility for a full ELP for server based software (primarily SQL and Windows)
• active hands-on work with general Microsoft specific system and usage billing, tracking and measurement tools
• advanced hands-on MS Excel skills (V/H-Look Ups, Pivots, Complex calculations, …)
• profit and Loss (P&L) calculations and accruals for cost impact
• Fluent spoken and written English (strong B2+)
• Flexera in depth hands-on experience and expertise preferred and advantage (not mandatory)
• PROVEN PERSONAL TRAITS (addressed through behavioral interview):
• analytical skills, financial and commercial acumen, ability to process data in a complex global organizational environment
• measurably dominant attention to detail
• organizational, productivity, time and project management skills
• ability to interface, influence and network with managers, staff and stakeholders inside and outside of the organization
• communication and negotiation skills with vendors as well as with internal stakeholders

What we offer?

• As well as a competitive salary and a yearly bonus we offer:
• to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance
• Wide range of , including free depending on the needs
• internal and external trainings
• English, German and Spanish classes
• Ticket restaurant
• or flexibility to exchange it for other benefits

if you bring other talented people like you

• Special banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees
• Functional diversity benefits
• summer and Christmas party, different activities like hiking, investment, beach volley club and many more

CV in English

Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling, businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence. Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world. You’d give them confidence and reassurance by protecting what they love most. It’s a big challenge, but you will be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises

Diversity & Inclusion

• At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability
• At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?
• We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step