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Scotiabank Senior IT (Software) Asset Management Analyst - Hybrid in Toronto, Ontario
Senior IT (Software) Asset Management Analyst - Hybrid
Requisition ID: 202286
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Looking for a hybrid role? We have the job for you! Our employees in hybrid roles can alternate between work from home & onsite in the office with the details to be determined, based on business needs.
The team:
Scotiabank’s Global Technology Services (GTS), IT Asset Management (ITAM) team is responsible for the management of technology assets, which includes optimizing the value and cost of technology assets while mitigating the risks these assets present to the organization throughout their life. This is done by establishing an effective technology life cycle that spans from technology asset selection, operation, refresh, migration, optimization, all the way through the retirement and disposal of the asset.
The role:
Reporting to a Senior Manager, you will contribute to the overall success of the Software Asset Management (SAM) team by ensuring the SAM goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the overall organization strategies and objectives. You will also ensure all activities conducted are compliant with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
In terms of size, scope & complexity:
Majority of the critical vendor products will span global footprint, with a focus on Infrastructure and Data Center environments.
Ensuring asset management activities are in compliance with regulations & controls.
In this role, when required, you are expected to work extended hours to ensure project deliverables are completed on time.
Is this role right for you?
You are keen to champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
You embrace managing vendor IT assets throughout the entire IT asset lifecycle & ensuring alignment with Scotiabank’s frameworks/methodologies and business and enterprise objectives.
You take pride in managing a critical portfolio of vendors and managing strategic dependencies and complexities with a focus on optimizing costs, risks, and benefits.
You enjoy scheduling regular validation and updates of key ITAM data structures, including entitlements, deployments, catalogues, architecture dispositions, and financial allocations.
You are adept in utilizing ServiceNow to maintain a comprehensive global view of all software entitlements with software models and ensure accurate discovery data normalization, compliance & optimization.
You are highly efficient in evaluating software asset usage, reclaiming inactive licenses, and prioritizing the allocation of shelf licenses before considering new acquisitions.
It’s in your DNA to understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
You thrive on championing a high-performance environment and contributing to an inclusive work environment.
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?
You possess excellent communication (verbal/written) skills to effectively convey qualitative & quantitative information to both technical and non-technical audiences. The same in Spanish is an asset.
You have at least 3+ years of professional working experience with the ServiceNow® product, and in particular, an advanced user of ServiceNow® Software Asset Management Professional (SAMPRO).
You have at least 3+ years of professional working experience with Software Asset Management at or for large organization(s) numbering 10,000+ employees .
You have at least 2+ years of professional working experience on managing software licensing agreements and compliance, including interpreting licensing terms and conditions, conducting audits, renewals, and negotiations.
You are highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel to create/modify pivot tables; create dashboards; clean data; working with large data sets & occasionally consolidating data from multiple sources.
You are also proficient with infrastructure software; having experience managing large, complex infrastructure vendors like IBM, Microsoft, VMWare & Dynatrace.
You are familiar with ServiceNow® Discovery Tools & the Configuration Management Database (CMDB).
You have exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.
You can adapt to working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
You must have attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
You have completed a post-secondary education in Business, Finance, or in a related field.
Completion of International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers (IAITAM) Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) is an asset.
What's in it for you?
You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world.
We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success! We foster an environment of innovation and continuous learning.
We offer a competitive total rewards package, including a performance bonus, company matching programs (pension & Employee Share Ownership), generous vacation; health/medical/wellness benefits; employee banking privileges.
As a part of the hybrid work model, when required to be onsite…
Downtown Toronto worksite is:
Renovated with a design focus on enabling collaboration through both environment and technology.
Located near the TTC’s Line 1 King subway station & is located minutes from GO Transit/VIA Rail hub at Union Station; as well as the TTC’s King 504 streetcar line.
Just minutes from the Gardiner Expressway & the DVP.
You have card access to The Commons, a dining space at Scotia Plaza for employees where breakfast & lunch are served. Also, The Bean serves hot/cold beverages & snacks.
Directly accessible to The PATH & its many food courts, restaurants, grocery stores, LCBO, hairdressers, pharmacies, gyms, clothing stores & services.
Scarborough worksite is:
Renovated with a design focus on enabling collaboration through both environment and technology.
Furnished with an onsite cafeteria that serves hot foods (breakfast & lunch), salads, sandwiches, snacks & hot/cold drinks.
Our lounges have TV’s, fridges, microwaves, complimentary hot beverage stations & water dispensers.
Minutes from the 401 & DVP. Free onsite & offsite employee parking. Charging stations for electric vehicles onsite.
Accessible by TTC bus from Eglinton subway station on Line 1 or from Warden subway station on Line 2 or from Kennedy station on Lines 2/3. When it begins to operate, the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit’s Birchmount stop is steps away.
Kennedy GO Station on the Stouffville line & Scarborough GO Station on the Lakeshore East line, with connecting TTC buses, can get you to this worksite.
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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Ontario : Scarborough
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, pleaseclick here (https://www.scotiabank.com/careers/en/careers/technical-support-for-applicants.html) . Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.