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Archer Aviation

Location:
United States, San Jose

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

108000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The IT Software Asset Manager is responsible for the governance, optimization, and compliance of all enterprise software assets and SaaS subscriptions across the organization. This role oversees end-to-end software lifecycle management — from procurement through renewal or retirement — ensuring cost efficiency, license compliance, and alignment with business objectives. The manager will collaborate closely with IT, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and business stakeholders to maintain a transparent and well-governed software portfolio that supports operational excellence and scalability.

Job Responsibility:

Maintain a centralized inventory of all software assets, licenses, and SaaS subscriptions
Oversee procurement, deployment, renewal, and retirement processes to ensure accurate entitlement and usage tracking
Partner with Finance and Procurement to align software spending with budget forecasts and business priorities
Ensure adherence to software license agreements, vendor terms, and regulatory requirements
Lead internal audits and coordinate with external auditors during software license reviews
Identify and mitigate compliance risks
Analyze software utilization data to identify underused or redundant licenses and drive cost-saving initiatives
Develop and implement strategies for license pooling, reallocation, and optimization
Negotiate contracts and renewals to secure optimal pricing and service terms
Support vendor relationship management and maintain renewal calendars and documentation
Develop and enforce ITAM/SAM standards and processes based on industry frameworks (ITIL, ISO/IEC 19770)
Establish and enforce processes for software request, approval, acquisition, and deployment
Promote SAM best practices across the organization through training and awareness initiatives
Manage and optimize SAM/ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Flexera, Snow, or Ivanti)
Generate regular reports and dashboards to track compliance, usage, spend, and performance metrics
Provide executive summaries and actionable insights to IT and finance leadership

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
5–7 years of experience in Software Asset Management (SAM), IT Asset Management (ITAM), or SaaS vendor/subscription management
Hands-on experience managing enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Workday, Atlassian, Google Workspace, Slack, ADP, MathWorks, etc.)
Strong understanding of software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual, concurrent, enterprise agreements)
Proficiency with ITAM/SAM tools (ServiceNow, Flexera, Snow, or similar)
Advanced Excel/financial analysis skills and familiarity with software usage analytics
Excellent negotiation and vendor-management capabilities
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

Nice to have:

ITIL, CSAM, or CHAMP certification
Experience supporting compliance in regulated environments (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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