We're looking for a Software Asset and Contracts Manager to lead our regional capability for software spend, renewals and negotiations. You'll be a detail-oriented individual excited to work with a global team and local leaders to help optimise spend and compliance across a large portfolio of renewals and new purchases.This senior role is an individual contributor position and will require strong data manipulation skills, a deep understanding of software asset management, and the ability to operate independently within a dynamic international environment.What you’ll doLead software contract negotiations for medium to high-risk and long-term strategic agreements globally, collaborating with senior management and cross-functional teams.Build positive and long-term relationships across the business.Formulate and execute best-in-class licensing, support, and negotiation strategies to optimise costs and mitigate operational and compliance risks.Develop and execute data mapping and cleansing processes to clarify license positions, leading cross-functional teams through true-ups and audit responses.Provide expert guidance on software contracting and license compliance to minimise operational risks and optimise costs.Manage work requests, complexity, and productivity within defined Service Level Objectives.Support the development and implementation of future state processes and workflow automation, including IT Asset Management (SAM) automation.Verify software license entitlements, interpret contract use rights, and recommend strategies for license optimisation and risk mitigation.Partner with the Business, Legal, Architecture, Security, IT Asset Management and Software Analysts globally to negotiate best-in-class license agreements to mitigate risk.What experience you need4+ years of relevant experience in software contract negotiation, software asset management, or a related field.Demonstrated experience with software licensing models, compliance risks, and cost optimisation, including license entitlement/deployment reconciliation.Proven experience in leading or significantly contributing to high-dollar contract negotiations for software agreements.Experience interfacing with legal teams on contract law pertaining to software licensing.Proficient ability to accumulate, organise, cleanse, and assimilate large amounts of information from multiple sources, demonstrating high-level Excel/Google Sheets skills for data manipulation and visualisation.What could set you apartStrong understanding of global enterprise software agreements.Experience with IT Asset Management (ITAM), including its tools and technologies.Experience managing a large portfolio of annual software renewals and negotiating new software agreements.Demonstrated ability to guide technical teams on optimizing their software licensing.Experience managing a portfolio of annual renewals and new software purchases per yearWhat’s in it for you?At Equifax, we are on a mission to ensure that you have the support, resources and opportunities to Power Your Possible. Here are just a few ways we give back to our teams:Hybrid Work Model (3 days in office + 2 from home)Additional Leave Allocations (of up to 8 additional days leave per year + public holiday swaps)Discounted Gym MembershipsDiscounted Private Health Cover (and discounted pet insurance if you want it!)Employee Stock Purchase PlanCareer Development and LearningA Diverse and Inclusive Workplace and EnvironmentWellbeing Resources (including free financial wellbeing products and resources)Primary Location: AUS-Sydney-Blue-StreetFunction: Function - Sourcing / ProcurementSchedule: Full time
