Licensing Associate

Role Objective

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• The Microsoft Licensing & SAM Lead Analyst is responsible for leading and managing Microsoft Software Asset Management (SAM) activities, True-Up processes, and licensing compliance engagements across assigned accounts.
• The role serves as the central focal point for Microsoft licensing governance, ensuring full understanding and control of Microsoft licensing models (on-premises and cloud), including SQL Server, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, and Azure offerings.
• The primary objective of the role is to manage the SAM team, oversee SAM ELB reporting, identify licensing gaps, build and maintain the True-Up pipeline, manage customer baselines, and ensure accurate daily licensing operations including order placement and invoice processing.
• Microsoft SAM Certified specialist.

• Understands Microsoft Office 365 Offering

• Understands the difference between Microsoft cloud productivity packages
• Familiar with Microsoft Azure offering.
• Understands the Azure consumption criteria.

Educational Qualifications

Professional Experience

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• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in Microsoft licensing and SAM management
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• Bilingual preferred
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• Strong practical knowledge of:
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• Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EA)True-Up process and lifecycle
• Microsoft SQL and Windows Server licensing
• Microsoft 365 licensing structures
• Azure consumption and billing models
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft licensing portals and inventory tools
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• Proven experience in preparing licensing baselines, inventory reports, and gap analysis
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• Experience managing teams or leading SAM engagements
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• Strong operational knowledge of order processing and invoicing cycle

Behavioral Skills

• leadership and team management skills
• High attention to detail and compliance orientation
• Strategic thinking with commercial awareness
• Results-driven and execution-focused
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capability