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Maree Williamson-Lay

Upavon,Wiltshire

Summary

Driven professional with strategic mindset and exceptional analytical skills, combining financial acumen with strong negotiation abilities. Adept in managing client relationships and identifying investment opportunities. Ready to deliver impactful asset management solutions .

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Organised and dependable with 10+ years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Career Break

Upavon, Wiltshire
2026.01 - Current

Conducting brief career hiatus to evaluate and refine skills by pursuing supplementary training, aiming to augment existing capabilities and advance into Service Delivery/Project Management roles.

Global Site Support Asset Manager

Computershare
Bristol
2025.05 - 2026.01
  • Executed global asset processes, policies, and lifecycle governance.
  • Collaborated with infrastructure teams to manage supplier relationships and enhance operational capabilities.
  • Led ServiceNow AMDB build-out while overseeing data migration activities.
  • Introduced structured stock cycles and monitored capital expenditure across global teams.
  • Redesigned workflows to resolve audit findings and implemented necessary interim tooling.
  • Streamlined internal processes, significantly improving productivity.
  • Presented performance outcomes to stakeholders, pinpointing opportunities for enhancement.
  • Accurately budgeted and forecasted to facilitate effective financial planning.

Technology Asset Manager

Primark
Reading, West Berkshire
2021.11 - 2025.03
  • Elevated ITAM maturity from 1.0 to 2.7 through strategic programme leadership.
  • Designed governance frameworks, completing major audits on schedule.
  • Managed global asset estate, ensuring compliance with vendor requirements.
  • Facilitated BAU transition for ServiceNow HAM Pro implementation.
  • Developed financial models to manage £4.2M operational budget effectively.
  • Streamlined processes to enhance productivity across teams.
  • Oversaw third-party support teams, aligning service delivery with KPIs.
  • Led team in executing daily project and BAU activities against measurable KPIs.

Software Asset Manager

O2 (Telefónica UK)
Slough, West Berkshire
2017.04 - 2021.11
  • Directed SAM service division across 10 vendors, managing over 727,000 licences.
  • Established governance frameworks across Networks and IT to enhance compliance.
  • Oversaw consultants to transition original project into business-as-usual operations.
  • Ensured adherence to service delivery and KPIs outlined in contractual agreements.
  • Led high-risk audit recovery, mitigating potential exposure of £600K.
  • Managed enterprise agreements, achieving notable cost optimisations.
  • Delivered tasks within tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse issues and implement effective solutions.

SAM Lead

Boeing Defence UK
Bristol
2016.04 - 2017.04
  • Oversaw software portfolio exceeding £20M, ensuring timely project delivery across all initiatives.
  • Deployed Snow License Manager for MOD and Police, improving resource tracking efficiency.
  • Delivered compliance and audit coordination while implementing service enhancements.
  • Resolved client issues through effective project execution in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Executed tasks within tight deadlines, upholding high-quality standards throughout.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse challenges and develop effective solutions.
  • Managed daily operations to maintain elevated productivity levels across teams.
  • Ensured product and service delivery aligned with contractual agreements and expectations.

Software Asset Manager

Rank Group
Slough, West Berkshire
2015.09 - 2016.04
  • Managed software and telecom budgets, ensuring timely renewals and provisioning.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain high productivity levels.
  • Collaborated with consultants to implement Snow License Manager for compliance with licensing standards.
  • Supported O365 rollout to strengthen vendor relationships and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service through proactive engagement and problem-solving.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse issues and implement effective solutions under tight deadlines.

Technology specialist

Vodafone
Newbury, West Berkshire
2010.05 - 2015.07
  • Managed high-risk projects, ensuring strict compliance with regulations.
  • Executed desktop transformation and product rationalisation initiatives to optimise resources.
  • Delivered products and services in accordance with contracts and agreements.
  • Facilitated team meetings to foster collaboration and improve productivity.
  • Implemented data security measures to protect sensitive information.
  • Conducted training sessions to enhance staff skills and capabilities.
  • Contributed to Cable & Wireless transition while adhering to project parameters.
  • Ensured compliance and mitigated risks throughout all project lifecycles.

Education

Risk Management - Risk Management

Knowledge Academy

Build Our Amazing Leadership Course - Leadership

Primark UK Ltd
United Kingdom

Software Asset Management Essentials - Software Asset Management

BSC The Chartered Institute for IT

ITIL Service Capability: Service Offerings - Service Capabilities

Global Knowledge

Level 2 Peer Mentoring - Mentoring

OCN
London

ITIL Foundation IT Service Management - Service Management

EXIN

ITIL Foundation - ITIL

Global Knowledge

Certified Asset Manager - Asset Management

International Association of IT Asset Managers

Skills

  • Data Management & Data Quality Governance
  • Asset Data Architecture & Lifecycle Design
  • ServiceNow AMDB / HAM Pro / CMDB Data Structures
  • Data Cleansing, Mapping & Migration
  • Major Data Project Delivery (Global & Multi‑Brand)
  • Issue Prioritisation & Backlog Management
  • Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Stakeholder & Cross‑Brand Collaboration
  • Asset Management (Hardware, Software, Operational Assets)
  • Governance Frameworks & Process Design
  • Vendor & Supplier Management
  • Audit Remediation & Compliance Control

Affiliations

  • GYM - Strength Training
  • Motorcycling
  • Fashion Pop Ups
  • Walking my Cockapoo

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Career Break

2026.01 - Current

Global Site Support Asset Manager

Computershare
2025.05 - 2026.01

Technology Asset Manager

Primark
2021.11 - 2025.03

Software Asset Manager

O2 (Telefónica UK)
2017.04 - 2021.11

SAM Lead

Boeing Defence UK
2016.04 - 2017.04

Software Asset Manager

Rank Group
2015.09 - 2016.04

Technology specialist

Vodafone
2010.05 - 2015.07

Risk Management - Risk Management

Knowledge Academy

Build Our Amazing Leadership Course - Leadership

Primark UK Ltd

Software Asset Management Essentials - Software Asset Management

BSC The Chartered Institute for IT

ITIL Service Capability: Service Offerings - Service Capabilities

Global Knowledge

Level 2 Peer Mentoring - Mentoring

OCN

ITIL Foundation IT Service Management - Service Management

EXIN

ITIL Foundation - ITIL

Global Knowledge

Certified Asset Manager - Asset Management

International Association of IT Asset Managers
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