Tech lead software engineering - All Locations

High Level Responsibilities Include:

• Implementation and management of Enterprise Software Asset management program
• Assist with Enterprise-Wide software support renewals
• Administration of Enterprise Software Asset management program
• Drive IT Specialist processes and related work for Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
• Central Point to Manage Supplier and Internal Audit Responses

Detailed Responsibilities Include: 

• Influence and manage asset management aspects of ongoing relationship with established IT Suppliers.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop strategies to retain leverage with managing and using existing IT assets, in particular software assets.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (including Sourcing and decentralized Business Unit leads) to align annual software true-up and support renewals for software managed by decentralized and global business units.
• Develop a process to manage internal and external audit activities for software use and entitlements.  Work closely with Internal Audit and Tyco Operational Excellence legal experts to finalize the process for routine use.
• Project manage global software audit requests.
• Serve as subject matter expert and program manager for emerging world wide software asset tracking and asset management program, process, tools and collaboration across all Tyco business units world-wide.

Liaise with merger, acquisition and divestiture business and legal teams to develop specific plans and deliverables to support custom plans for each project.

Required Skill set:

• Senior level leadership skills conducive to leading the development and implementation of a new shared-services function for global IT Asset Management
• High level understanding of IT hardware/software assets including products and licensing models
• Some proficiency with software license management and related procurement practices
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to define and manage processes
• Understanding of financial tracking and management for cost savings and ROI associated with managing hardware and software assets. 
• Working knowledge of asset optimization planning including asset valuation and scenario planning for buy, transfer and termination strategies for asset use.
• Some experience in or knowledge of supporting merger, acquisition and divestiture initiatives and the decision processes required for these transactions

Desired Skill set:

• Knowledge software asset inventory tools (i.e., SMS, Alteris, Track-it, others)
• Experience working with IT Suppliers (Oracle, Dell, Microsoft, SAP, Etc.)
• Familiarity with IT Cost Saving initiatives and reporting
•  Ability to Travel (when required to fulfill assigned tasks)
• Understanding of software reseller industry and experience managing software reseller supplier(s)Experienced participation in merger, acquisition and divestiture projects

Qualifications:

• 4 year college degree with a Masters in business, supply chain or information technology services (or appropriate professional experience) preferred
• 8 - 10 years relevant work experience in the field of IT asset management and supplier management.
• Action Oriented / Perseverance: High-energy, fast-paced and overtly active. Introduces vitality to organizational settings in which s/he operates. Pursues excellence for self and organization with enthusiasm and a sense of urgency. Has a broad range of interests that s/he pursues with gusto. Demonstrates persistence, heightening personal effort in the face of obstacles and adversity. Possesses contagious optimism and ambition that motivates people.
• Problem Solving: Approaches decision making and problem solving by systematically gathering information from a variety of sources and developing viable alternatives. Comfortable analyzing issues of a strategic nature, taking into account complex information in various forms. Seeks input from key people who are involved or will be affected by the decision. Readily distinguishes between a problem's symptoms and its causes, focusing energy on the treatment of causes. Relates and compares information from various sources to deduce cause-effect relationships.
• Time Management:  Coordinates and organizes daily activities to maximize productivity. Keeps self focused on the priorities for the day and avoids being sidetracked by less important tasks and activities. Takes steps to minimize unnecessary disruptions. Develops lists of daily activities and works the list in priority order.
• Peer Relationships: Develops trusting and cooperative relationships with coworkers and customers. Is always approachable and makes time to address employees' personal and professional needs. Always treats others with respect and dignity. Is a trusted confidante to peers, employees, and customers. Exercises empathy and compassion when dealing with the needs and problems of others. Demonstrates awareness of how his/her actions (or inaction) impact others. Through his/her actions, demonstrates a concern about the feelings of others. Builds cooperative relationships with others within and outside of the organization.
• Ethics and Values:  Work and extracurricular activities reflect a strong sense of integrity and high standards for personal performance. Habitually fulfills commitments and practices what he/she preaches. Personal values and beliefs direct his/her actions, and healthy self-esteem permits openness about personal strengths and weaknesses. Accepts constructive criticism and is willing to accept responsibility and be held accountable for own performance as well as that of the group. Would never accept credit for the efforts of others. Maintains the highest standards of ethical behavior; takes steps to avoid the appearance of personal gain when dealing with suppliers, employees and customers. Avoids conflict of interest situations and does what is best for the customer as well as for the company.