Job Vacancy Software Asset & Configuration Management Consultant

In this role, you will help clients shape and implement effective Software Asset Management (SAM) strategies that strengthen governance, reduce licensing risk, and optimise technology investments. You will work closely with stakeholders across organisations to assess current operating models, review service management frameworks, and design practical solutions that enable better control of software assets and licensing compliance.

You will also contribute to the growth of CGI’s Service Advisory capability by sharing expertise, mentoring colleagues, and supporting thought leadership through workshops, white papers, and client engagement. Working alongside experienced consultants, you will help organisations adopt modern approaches to service management while ensuring solutions deliver real operational and financial value.



Key responsibilities

Advise & Transform: Support clients in developing and validating Software Asset Management strategies and operating models.

Assess & Optimise: Review existing service management frameworks and recommend improvements aligned to business objectives.

Design & Implement: Contribute to the design of SAM solutions and support their transition into operational environments.

Analyse & Report: Interpret software usage data to produce compliance reports, financial forecasts, and business insights.

Collaborate & Integrate: Work with related processes such as SACM and wider IT service management functions.

Engage & Influence: Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels to support solution adoption and strategic decision-making.

Grow & Share: Support the development of the advisory practice through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and thought leadership.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

To succeed in this role, you should bring strong experience in Software Asset Management and software licensing, combined with the ability to translate complex technical and licensing data into clear business insights. You should be comfortable working directly with clients, guiding them through strategy development, compliance management, and optimisation of software investments.

Essential qualifications

Experience in Software Asset Management (SAM) or IT Service Management advisory roles.

Strong understanding of software licensing models (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft SQL, VMware and other enterprise software vendors).

Experience with software discovery and usage data collection tools such as SCCM or similar technologies.

Ability to integrate data into SAM tools and service management platforms to produce compliance and financial reporting.

Understanding of IT service management frameworks and related processes such as SACM.

Knowledge of automation, analytics, or machine learning within service management environments (advantageous).

Proven ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels, including senior leadership.

Strong analytical, communication, and consulting skills.



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