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Posted 12 July, 2026

Senior Analyst - Software Asset Management

Hapag-Lloyd AG
Chennai, India Full Time
Reference: 218_718045_1774

Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world's leading liner shipping companies, connecting businesses and people across more than 600 ports worldwide. With a fleet of over 300 modern container ships and a vessel capacity of 2.5 million TEU, we keep global trade moving reliably every day.
Our global network spans 140 countries, 400 offices, and a growing portfolio of terminal and infrastructure investments. This scale enables us to deliver consistent, highquality service across continents and to support our customers in even the most complex supply chains.
When you join us, you become part of more than 18,000 colleagues working across borders, functions, and cultures, to not only to deliver quality for our customers, but to create innovation and opportunities across roles, regions, and perspectives.
We believe that every exploration is a chance to grow, and every port is a place to belong.
Your Journey, Our Horizon
Organization Description :

Technology center in Chennai
Welcome to Hapag-Lloyd Technology Center Chennai: Where Innovation Thrives

Hapag-Lloyd Technology Center Chennai, located in the Chennai World Trade Center, is more than just a captive center; it's a beacon of technological innovation. Hand in hand, with two other Hapag-Lloyd IT Hubs in Hamburg (Germany) and Gdansk (Poland), we are ushering in a new era of IT excellence.

Hapag Lloyd Technology Center was opened on June 1st, 2023, with a goal to rapidly expand, envisioning a team of 400+ experts in the coming years.

HLTC Leaders of Innovation
Leading HLTC Chennai are Balamurugan Palanivelu (CEO), Balaji Ramamoorthy (CTO), Vaishali Shetty (CHRO), and Sameer Saxena (CFO).

At Hapag-Lloyd Technology Center, our team is in constant expansion mode. Join us as we continue to grow and innovate! Your expertise can play a vital role in our dynamic and evolving environment.

Global Excellence in IT - Trusted Partner to Grow Your Career
Our Global ONE IT operates across three strategic hubs worldwide: Germany, Poland, and India. Together, we are dedicated to perfecting Hapag-Lloyd's IT solutions. With nearly 200 years in the business, innovation has always been in our DNA.

Our enduring presence makes us a reliable employer for those seeking a workplace that successfully adapts to a changing world, embracing ecological trends and innovation. At Hapag-Lloyd, your work is not only engaging but also has a real impact on our reality.

As we continue to evolve and enhance our market position, we are actively seeking the best IT experts to bring their diverse perspectives to our team.

Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation, ecological responsibility, and excellence in IT. Your career will thrive with us!
https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/company/career/working-in-tech/our-offices/office-chen.html

Perks and Benefits at HLTC :
  • Recreation: Play area with PS5, Table Tennis, Foosball, Carrom, and Chess
  • Financial & Health: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Performance Bonus, Medical Insurance, Leave Travel Allowance
  • Work-Life Balance: Hybrid model after 3 months based on Manager's approval (3 days in office, 2 days WFH), Generous Leave Policies
  • Facilities: Car/Bike Parking, Food Court, Modern Office Environment
  • Professional Development: HL Academy - Training Programs, Career Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Policy,IJP.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline

  • English language - expert proficiency

  • CSAM (IAITAM) - Foundation in SAM lifecycle and compliance.
  • ITIL 4 Specialist: ITAM - For process alignment and governance.
  • Microsoft / AWS Licensing Specialist
  • Assist in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive SAM Framework for all software and SaaS applications across the organization.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date software & contract inventory, ensuring data quality within SAM tools and CMDB systems.

  • Track and manage software entitlements, usage, renewals, and compliance to prevent overspend and license violations.

  • Work with 3rd party SAM tools like Flexera, Nexthink to analyze software usage and prepare license position reports.

  • Support audits and compliance initiatives with accurate software inventory, license documentation

  • Create and maintain dashboards and reports that provide transparency into software utilization, compliance, and portfolio health.

  • Help evaluate and onboard new software solutions, ensuring compliance with IT and SAM governance standards.

  • Collaborate with Procurement and Vendor Management teams during renewals, true-ups, negotiations, and sourcing decisions by providing data-driven insights.

  • Identify opportunities for license optimization, including reharvesting, right-sizing, subscription cleanup, and software rationalization to reduce cost.

  • Monitor unauthorized, unlicensed, or end-of-life software to reduce compliance risks.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement by recommending process enhancements and enabling automation to streamline SAM operations.
  • Track SaaS usage, inactive accounts, over-licensed subscriptions, and cloud marketplace purchases, ensuring proper license utilization and BYOL governance.

Behaviours & Approach

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Team-oriented with excellent communication and collaboration skills

  • Ability to build pro-active, co-operative working relationships with customers, peers and key stakeholders based on respect and teamwork

  • Ability to act under pressure and to manage efficiently crisis situations

  • Able to evaluate information, identify key issues and formulate conclusions based on sound, practical judgment, experience, and common sense

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