Global Software Asset Management Lead
Core
Lead the global design and implementation of a Software Asset Management (SAM) operating model to govern software acquisition, lifecycle, security, and cost optimization across the enterprise.
Role type
Senior individual contributor (IC6) Software Asset Management Lead
Builds
A trusted, governed, and cost-efficient global software portfolio with complete inventory, right-sized licenses, and audit-ready evidence.
Domain
Enterprise Technology Services / Software Asset Management / SaaS Governance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Global SAM/ITAM program leadership, SAM operating model design, software licensing and contract expertise, SAM platform implementation, IAM integration, workflow automation design, executive stakeholder influence, cross-functional governance.
Preferred skills
SaaS Management, FOSS governance, Shadow IT detection, multi-country regulatory navigation.
Technologies
Zylo, Flexera, ServiceNow SAM, Snow, Okta, HRIS, ticketing systems.
Responsibilities
Lead global SAM framework implementation from intake to decommissioning; Establish ETS as operational owner and define interfaces with Security, Procurement, Legal, and Finance; Implement intake-first operating model for catalog fit and security assessment; Define and operationalize the Software Catalog as the single source of truth; Drive separation of license management from access management; Design risk-tiered workflows for SaaS, AI tools, and FOSS; Establish lifecycle automation including renewal alerts and reclamation; Lead the Software Asset Selection Committee; Build global SAM standards, policies, and reporting practices; Partner with Procurement for vendor negotiation optimization; Define SAM performance framework metrics; Lead phased adoption across countries and business units.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
