Principal, Software License Compliance

Overview

The Principal, Software License and Compliance plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping enterprise‑wide strategy for software asset management (SAM), licensing, and compliance across Epsilon. The position reports to the Vice President of Asset Management Services and collaborates with other leaders in the Epsilon Business Office. It leads initiatives to safeguard the organization from compliance risk, drive optimization of multimillion‑dollar software investments, and align licensing and asset‑management practices with evolving business, legal, and technology objectives.

• Develop and execute the enterprise strategy for software asset management and license compliance across all business units and geographies.
• Establish governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure consistent SAM practices.
• Provide executive‑level reporting and insights into software expenditure, compliance risks, and optimization opportunities.
• Lead the end‑to‑end software lifecycle management process: procurement, deployment, usage, optimization, renewal, and retirement.
• Oversee SAM tools and technologies (e.g., Snow, Flexera, Service Now) to enable automation, reporting, and compliance tracking.
• Implement cost‑optimization initiatives, including contract negotiations, license consolidation, and cloud subscription management.
• Ensure compliance with software licensing terms, vendor agreements, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Proactively manage vendor relationships and prepare for/lead external audits and internal reviews.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to unauthorized software use, license shortfalls, or non‑compliance.
• Partner with IT, procurement, finance, legal, and business stakeholders to align SAM strategies with organizational objectives.
• Act as the subject‑matter expert for software licensing, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
• Drive organizational awareness and training programs around software usage policies and compliance obligations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing SAM and compliance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the department.
• Promote innovation in processes and tools to improve software visibility and compliance monitoring.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business administration, or related field (master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software asset management, IT procurement, or IT governance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in managing complex licensing environments across on‑premise and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, SaaS).
• Strong knowledge of software licensing models (Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, IBM, SAP, SaaS models, Salesforce).
• Proven success managing software audits, vendor negotiations, and enterprise‑level compliance programs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex licensing agreements and usage data.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes.

Epsilon offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include flexible time off, paid holidays, paid sick time, parental leave, childcare assistance, health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, and more. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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