Director, ETS - Global Software Asset Management

UK - MacclesfieldCompetitiveHybridFull time0 applicants

About this role

Director, Enterprise Technology Services (ETS)

Software Asset Management

Requirements

  • Significant IT experience leading global Software Asset Management or comparable IT governance / compliance functions.
  • Demonstrable track record of leading software vendor license audits and large-scale internal compliance programmes.
  • Deep knowledge of enterprise software publishers and license models – e.g. Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, IBM, Salesforce, Adobe, ServiceNow, VMware.
  • Hands-on experience of SAM tooling (Flexera FNMS, ServiceNow SAM, App Portal) and integration with ITSM and CMDB.
  • Experience leading large global teams and multi-million dollar software portfolios and budgets.
  • Experience of dealing with Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance functions.

Nice to have

  • Experience working in the Biopharmaceutical / Life Sciences industry.
  • Recognised SAM / ITAM certifications – e.g. IAITAM CSAM, CITAM, ITIL, ISO/IEC 19770.
  • Experience of FinOps / IT cost optimisation disciplines applied to software.
  • Experience working across cultures and time zones, including a Global Technology Centre operating model.
  • SDLC, Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • Next Steps:
  • Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!
  • Where can I find out more?
  • Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn
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  • When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

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Job Details

Posted10 May 2026
Closes9 June 2026
Job TypeFull time
Work ModeHybrid

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