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IT Software Asset Manager

United States, San Jose 108000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted December 06, 2025
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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)

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