Software Asset Manager

The Software Asset Manager is responsible for the enterprise management and coordination of SDL’s software portfolio across the Corporate Network environments.

What You Will Do

The selected candidate will be accountable for software approvals, licensing, lifecycle management, supportability, portfolio visibility, and continuous improvement.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The SAM works directly with engineers, system administrators, security, programs, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure software is evaluated, approved, acquired, licensed, supported, sustained, and retired in a compliant, supportable, and operationally sound manner.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in IT roles, including experience with software asset management, IT asset management, enterprise software management, vendor management, or related responsibilities
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an additional 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with engineers, administrators, cybersecurity professionals, and other technical teams in complex IT environments
• Working knowledge of enterprise software, infrastructure, systems administration, cybersecurity, cloud, and related IT environments
• Strong understanding of software asset management principles, including software approvals, licensing, utilization, support, lifecycle management, compliance, and retirement
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex software requirements and activities across technical and non-technical organizations and drive them to successful outcomes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate software utilization, licensing requirements, costs, supportability, lifecycle risks, and business value
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; with the ability to drive clarity and accountability across technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, requirements, approvals, renewals, and lifecycle activities without losing rigor or quality
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Valid CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to travel as needed (not a routine expectation)

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package