Senior Software Asset Management Specialist

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. Lead and develop a team of SAM analysts and license specialists, setting priorities, coaching, and managing performance .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $148,750 - $215,050 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Software Asset Management (SAM) practices, including managing license compliance and optimizing software usage across various platforms. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate contracts, and deliver strategic savings while ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.

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Software Asset Management (SAM)License Compliance ManagementContract NegotiationTeam LeadershipITIL 4 Foundation

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Hard Skills

IT Asset ManagementLicense Position AnalysisData ValidationKPI ReportingContract ReviewVendor ManagementSoftware LicensingPower BISaaS ManagementCloud Environments

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCoachingPerformance ManagementNegotiation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowCMDBSAM ToolsDiscovery ManagementEndpoint Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)IAITAM CSAM/CITAMITIL 4 FoundationFinOps Certified Practitioner

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseManufacturingHighly Regulated EnterprisesEngineering SoftwareCAD/PLM Software

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformITSMOracleServiceNowVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of SAM analysts and license specialists, setting priorities, coaching, and managing performance
Own the SAM program roadmap, policies, and standards aligned to ISO/IEC 19770-1 and industry best practice
Produce and maintain Effective License Positions (ELPs) for strategic publishers including Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, SAP, Adobe, Broadcom/VMware, Cisco, Red Hat, and engineering software vendors
Lead responses to software publisher audits and license reviews through scoping, data validation, negotiation, and settlement
Partner with Procurement on renewals, true-ups, and new agreements
Identify and deliver savings through license harvesting, reclamation, right-sizing, and rationalization of overlapping titles
Govern the SAM tool platform, including discovery coverage, normalization quality, entitlement data, and reporting
Extend SAM practices to SaaS and public cloud environments including Azure, AWS, and GCP, including BYOL eligibility and FinOps collaboration
Define and report KPIs to leadership, including compliance position, cost avoidance, realized savings, discovery coverage, and data quality
Embed SAM controls into the software request, deployment, and retirement lifecycle in partnership with IT Service Management

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience with IT asset management, software asset management, or related tooling (CMDB, SAM tools, discovery/endpoint management)
5+ years of experience with reviewing and revising contracts such as software licenses, supply agreements, services agreements, non-disclosure agreements or memorandum of understanding
3+ years of experience managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services
3+ years of experience leading ServiceNow platform support
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Certifications such as Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM), IAITAM CSAM/CITAM, ITIL 4 Foundation, or FinOps Certified Practitioner
Experience with Oracle, IBM (including ILMT), Microsoft, or SAP licensing
Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other large, highly regulated enterprises
Experience with engineering and CAD/PLM software licensing and license server usage data
Experience with Power BI or similar tools for executive dashboards
Experience in contract negotiation or vendor management
Experience with clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to present findings and risk to senior leadership
Successful Candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict Of Interest (COI) assessment process
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person” and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
Variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position