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Lead the global Software Asset Management strategy and operations to ensure license compliance, optimize software spend across on-prem, SaaS, and cloud, and reduce audit and security risk. Own the SAM operating model, processes, and tooling across regions; partner with Publishers, Legal, Data Privacy, Finance, Security, IT, and business units to deliver a single source of truth for software assets, proactive governance, and measurable savings.
Modernize SAM services while maintaining strong audit defense and enterprise publisher management.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Operating Model
Define and execute a global SAM strategy, roadmap, and operating model covering on-prem, SaaS, and cloud (IaaS/PaaS), aligned to enterprise goals and risk appetite
Establish and maintain policies, standards, and processes for the full software lifecycle: demand, procurement, deployment, usage, optimization, renewal, and retirement
Governance, Compliance & Audit Defense
Ensure license compliance across publishers; maintain audit-ready evidence and lead audit responses to minimize financial and legal exposure
Implement and enforce controls to address license, cyber, privacy, data governance, and financial risks associated with software last use date
Govern SaaS portfolios and cloud license models; optimize consumption and ensure entitlement compliance
Comply with blocking unapproved software guidance Cost Optimization & Value Realization
Drive enterprise software cost optimization through usage analytics, right-sizing subscriptions, harvesting unused entitlements, and contract/rate optimization; maintain KPIs on spend, utilization, and savings.
Tooling & Data
Own the SAM/ITAM toolset (e.g., Service Now SAM Pro), with discovery from Intune, entitlement, normalization, reconciliation, and reporting capabilities to maintain a single source of truth
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Partner with Publishers to negotiate pricing and renewals; align contract terms with legal and security requirements
Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Security, IT Ops, IT Business Partners; embed SAM checkpoints in procurement, change, and security governance
Cloud & SaaS Management
Govern SaaS portfolios and cloud license models; optimize consumption and ensure entitlement compliance
Team Leadership
Build and mentor a global SAM team, define roles/KPIs, and foster cross-functional collaboration; champion the evolution from compliance-centric SAM to a strategic value driver ('SAM 2.0')
Equip the team to remediate and on-board new titles efficiently
Qualifications
6-11 years in Software Asset Management/ITAM with global scope, including leadership of enterprise publisher portfolios and audit defense
Licensing & Domain Knowledge - Deep knowledge of licensing metrics for major publishers and SaaS subscription models; familiarity with cloud licensing and virtualization impacts on consumption.
Tools & Analytics - Proficiency with SAM platforms (Service Now SAM Pro, Workspace & Dashboards) and advanced analytics (e.g., Excel Pivot/Power BI) for normalization, reconciliation, and KPI reporting.
Provide monthly reporting to the business units
Governance & Process - Demonstrated ability to establish global SAM policies/standards and operate a cohesive lifecycle process across regions and business units
Stakeholder & Vendor Leadership - Manage tickets and license provisioning
Manage contract changes with Legal, Finance, Security, and IT; strong negotiation and executive communication skills.
Manage chargebacks to the business
Manage payment processing
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Finance, or related field; certifications such as IAITAM CSAM/CITAM or equivalent preferred.
Strategic mindset with ability to translate last use date and entitlement data into business outcomes and investment guidance for leadership
Change leadership and storytelling to elevate SAM from audit defense to strategic enabler; effective alignment with senior leadership and Info Sec
Risk management orientation across compliance, cyber, privacy, and financial domains; proactive control design and monitoring
Data-driven decisioning, continuous…
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