Senior Software Asset Management Specialist
boeingCharleston, SC
Senior Software Asset Management Specialist
boeingCharleston, SC
yesterday
Occupations
Computer and Information Systems ManagersCompliance ManagersInformation Technology Project ManagersAbout the role
Overview:
In this role you lead the SAM strategy, operations, and team to govern enterprise software across on‑premises, cloud, and SaaS. You will own license compliance, reduce audit exposure, and drive cost optimization in partnership with Procurement, Legal, InfoSec, EA, and Finance. You’ll manage publisher licensing positions, respond to audits, and extend SAM to BYOL, SaaS, and cloud. You shape the SAM program roadmap and data-driven KPIs to provide transparent software spend and defensible positions. This is a strategic, cross‑functional leadership role in a highly regulated, enterprise environment with a strong impact on cost and compliance. Compensation / Benefits Total Rewards package health insurance retirement savings plans paid time away disability insurance flexible spending accounts
Responsibilities:
Lead and grow a team of SAM analysts and license specialists, setting priorities and managing performance Own the SAM program roadmap, policies, and standards aligned to ISO/IEC 19770-1 Produce and maintain Effective License Positions (ELPs) for major publishers Lead responses to software publisher audits and license reviews from scope to settlement Partner with Procurement on renewals, true-ups, and new agreements with usage data Identify savings through license harvesting, reclamation, and rationalization of overlapping titles Govern the SAM tool platform (e.g., ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera One) including data quality and reporting Extend SAM practices to SaaS and cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) including BYOL eligibility and FinOps collaboration Define and report KPIs to leadership on compliance, cost avoidance, and data quality Embed SAM controls into software request, deployment, and retirement lifecycle with ITSM
Key requirements:
10+ years in IT asset management or SAM tooling 5+ years reviewing and revising software licenses and related agreements 3+ years managing suppliers/vendors 3+ years leading ServiceNow platform support clear written and verbal communication stakeholder collaboration leadership and people management ServiceNow SAM Pro Flexera One BYOL and licensing concepts
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Manager
Location
Charleston, SC
Occupation
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Industry
Software Publishers
Posted
yesterday
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