Principal Software Asset Administrator (SAM)
Core
Lead end-to-end Software Asset Management (SAM) operations, ensuring licensing compliance, cost efficiency, and audit readiness for global enterprise software assets.
Role type
Principal Software Asset Administrator (SAM)
Builds
Compliant, optimized software asset portfolios and governance frameworks
Domain
Corporate IT / Government Contracting / Software Licensing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Software Asset Lifecycle Management, Licensing Models (SaaS/Subscription/Perpetual), ServiceNow SAM Pro, Contract & Entitlement Management, Financial Tracking & Reconciliation, Data Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvement
Preferred skills
Government Contracting Experience, Cloud Licensing Management (Azure/AWS/M365), Team Leadership & Mentoring, Strategic Planning
Technologies
ServiceNow, SAP
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end software asset lifecycle from procurement to retirement, Lead and mentor SAM analysts, Ensure compliance with licensing agreements and audit readiness, Partner with Procurement and Finance for contract and financial alignment, Oversee data quality and governance for SAM tools, Drive optimization strategies for software spend
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership