Requisition ID: 217915
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

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 are comfortable working with our counterparts in LATAM and possess fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) to effectively communicate and collaborate.

• You thrive on championing a high-performance environment and contributing to an inclusive work environment.

• You understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

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 required.

• 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 5+ years of professional working experience with Software Asset Management at or for large organization(s) numbering 10,000+ employees.

• You have at least 3+ 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 & Oracle.

• 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?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.

• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - 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. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.

• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.

• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.

• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.

• Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

Working location condition: Hybrid#LI-Hybrid

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Scarborough || Canada : Ontario : Toronto
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, please click here. 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.