Director, Software Asset Management
Core
Define and execute enterprise-wide strategy for software asset management (SAM), licensing, and compliance to safeguard the organization from risk and optimize multimillion-dollar software investments.
Role type
Principal, Software Asset Management Enterprise Lead
Builds
Enterprise SAM program operating on a global scale
Domain
IT Governance / Software Licensing / Compliance
Required skills
Enterprise software asset management strategy, complex licensing environment management (on-premise and cloud), software audit management, vendor negotiation, contract consolidation, cloud subscription management, compliance program leadership, stakeholder alignment, team leadership and mentorship
Preferred skills
Master's degree in IT or business administration, experience with Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, IBM, SAP, Salesforce licensing models
Technologies
Snow, Flexera, ServiceNow, Azure, AWS, GCP
Responsibilities
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 to enable automation, reporting, and compliance tracking. Implement cost optimization initiatives, including contract negotiations, license consolidation, and cloud subscription management. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing SAM and compliance team.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & enterprise-wide influence
