We are seeking an experienced IT Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst to support the management of software assets across the enterprise. This role will be responsible for maintaining software license compliance, supporting audits and renewals, managing SaaS subscriptions, and partnering with internal stakeholders and software vendors to optimize software usage and reduce licensing risk. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience leading Software Asset Management initiatives in a large-scale enterprise environment and can independently manage projects from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and maintain software license inventories, entitlements, and compliance records.
• Monitor software usage and reconcile licenses against contractual entitlements.
• Support internal and external software audits, including reporting and documentation.
• Coordinate software renewals and identify opportunities for license optimization and cost savings.
• Partner with IT, Procurement, Finance, and software vendors to manage software lifecycle activities.
• Maintain accurate contract, procurement, and licensing documentation.
• Generate reports on software inventory, compliance posture, audit readiness, and risk exposure.
• Conduct user attestation reviews and support software governance initiatives.
• Drive software asset management workstreams independently, tracking deliverables, dependencies, and action items.
Required Qualifications:
• 3+ years of Software Asset Management (SAM) or IT Asset Management (ITAM) experience in an enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing models, including user-based, device-based, subscription-based, and processor/core licensing.
• Experience managing SaaS and cloud software subscriptions.
• Proven experience performing license reconciliations, compliance assessments, audits, and renewals.
• Ability to analyze software contracts, license agreements, purchase records, and entitlement data.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Excellent project ownership and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Oomnitza or another enterprise Software Asset Management platform.
• Experience supporting licensing programs for Microsoft, Adobe, VMware, or similar software publishers.
• Familiarity with Ironclad, Jira, and Google Workspace.
• Experience with license reclamation initiatives, cost optimization programs, and compliance remediation.
• Knowledge of identity governance and user attestation processes.
Ideal Candidate
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead SAM projects and drive workstreams forward with minimal oversight.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and validating information used for audits, access reviews, and licensing decisions.
• Effective communicator who can collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Self-motivated, organized, and successful in a fast-paced environment.
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