If you’re someone who understands the real commercial and operational impact of software, beyond just licences and tooling, this is a role where you can genuinely shape how an organisation controls, optimises and invests in its technology estate.
Within our IT function, we partner closely with the wider business to deliver secure, stable and progressive technology solutions that support transformation and drive growth. This role sits right at the centre of that, giving you ownership of how software is governed, understood and used across the organisation.
As our Software Asset Manager, you’ll take accountability for building and evolving our enterprise-wide SAM capability. This isn’t just about maintaining compliance, it’s about setting the strategy, defining the standards, and creating a sustainable operating model that gives the business confidence in its technology decisions. You’ll be the go-to authority on licence position, audit readiness and optimisation insight, helping senior stakeholders make informed decisions around renewals, vendor negotiations and future investments.
Day to day, you’ll lead the governance framework for SAM, setting clear policies and controls across the full lifecycle, from acquisition through to retirement. You’ll work closely with Architecture, Procurement, Finance, Legal and Security to ensure all software decisions are aligned, compliant and commercially sound. You’ll also own our approach to audits, managing publisher engagement and leading responses in a controlled, evidence-based way that protects the organisation from unnecessary risk or cost.
A key part of the role is maintaining a trusted, accurate view of our software estate. You’ll oversee the end-to-end SAM lifecycle, discovery, reconciliation, optimisation and renewal readiness, ensuring data quality is high and outputs are genuinely useful. From that, you’ll translate insight into real actions, whether that’s re-harvesting licences, right-sizing subscriptions or supporting complex commercial negotiations with data-led recommendations.
You’ll also take ownership of our SAM tooling capability, including ServiceNow SAM Pro, ensuring it’s configured, integrated and governed in a way that produces decision-grade reporting. Alongside this, you’ll define and deliver a clear KPI framework that gives visibility of compliance posture, audit readiness and cost optimisation opportunities to senior stakeholders.
We’re looking for someone who has operated at enterprise scale and can demonstrate experience building or leading a SAM function across hybrid environments. You’ll be comfortable owning licence positions and audit defence, with a strong understanding of complex vendor licensing models, particularly across major publishers like Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe or IBM. Just as importantly, you’ll be confident influencing across a matrix organisation, bringing stakeholders with you and driving adoption of standards and controls.
Strong commercial awareness is key here. You’ll know how to turn data into meaningful insight, and insight into tangible outcomes, whether that’s cost savings, risk reduction or improved decision-making. Demonstrable experience with SAM tooling (ServiceNow SAM Pro) is essential. Experience with data governance and integration into wider ITSM or CMDB environments is also important.
This role would suit someone who enjoys ownership, thrives on bringing structure and clarity to complex environments, and is motivated by making a real impact at an organisational level.
Alongside the core role, you’ll occasionally provide cover for finance-related SAM activities during periods of absence, ensuring continuity across critical compliance and optimisation work within agreed governance.
We offer a hybrid working model, with an expectation of two days per week on site in Gaydon, alongside occasional travel to other locations as needed.
If you’re ready to take ownership of a capability that directly influences risk, cost and strategic decision-making, this is a great opportunity to do just that.
Apply now to be part of shaping how we manage and maximise our software investment.
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At Aston Martin, we believe that the stunning beauty, craftsmanship, and artistry that define our brand come from the diverse voices and talents of our extraordinary team. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
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