Software Asset & Configuration Management Consultant

Overview

Discover where complex challenges translate into meaningful outcomes as a Software Asset Management Consultant within CGI's Advisory Services team. In this role, you will help organisations design and optimise next-generation IT service strategies that drive efficiency, compliance, and long-term value. Working alongside clients across the public and private sectors, you will combine deep software licensing expertise with strategic insight to shape resilient operating models and deliver measurable business impact.

You will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, take ownership of outcomes, and collaborate with experienced professionals who support your growth while delivering innovative, high-value solutions that transform how technology enables organisations across the UK.

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you ll reach your full potential because you are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. CGI Partners share in collective success and actively shape the company s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last, with leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide opportunities to deepen skills and broaden horizons. Join us — one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

• Insurance coverage
• Medical benefits
• Pension plan
• Member Assistant Programme
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• Flexible time off
• Share Purchase Plan
• Member discounts
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Profit Participation Plan
• Health and Wellbeing Programme

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK Best Employer by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme. We are committed to inclusivity and hold a Gold Award for support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. This is a hybrid position and you may need UK Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain it.