Sr. Software Asset Manager

About the role

A growing company with great benefits is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Permanent Sr. Software Asset Manager to join its dynamic team. This role sits at the intersection of finance, IT, and business operations and plays a crucial role in the strategic planning and day-to-day operations of a rapidly growing engineering firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise application portfolios in complex multi-system environments.
• Conduct financial analysis and vendor management to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency in software assets.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the software asset life cycle and manage it from procurement to retirement.
• Implement and maintain a robust Software Asset Management (SAM) program.
• Use AI tools, platforms, or governance frameworks to optimize software asset management.
• Create Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and develop business cases to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure alignment between IT strategy, financial planning, and software asset management.
• Manage software license agreements and ensure compliance with all vendor contracts.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through software re-harvesting, re-negotiation of contracts, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in software asset management, IT financial analysis, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing enterprise application portfolios in complex multi-system environments.
• Strong background in IT financial analysis, including TCO modeling and business case development.
• Experience with or exposure to AI tools, platforms, or governance frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise Software Asset Management (SAM).
• Familiarity with AI governance is an asset.
• Exceptional vendor management skills to negotiate and manage software contracts effectively.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data and produce relevant insights.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with IT, finance, and other business units.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.

Pay

$120,000 – $150,000 per year