Sr Software Asset Management Specialist

Advanced Energy Management Limited; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. is seeking a Sr Software Asset Management Specialist to drive SAM governance across on-prem and cloud environments.

You will oversee asset lifecycles, ensure licensing compliance, and lead audits while partnering with Procurement, Finance, and IT to optimize software spend. The role requires 7+ years in software asset management, strong licensing knowledge, and experience with SAM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Finance or related field.
• 7+ years in software asset management or related discipline.
• Experience in global, hybrid IT environments and vendor audits.
• Advanced knowledge of software licensing models.
• Experience with SAM tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead global SAM strategy and governance.
• Oversee lifecycle of software assets including procurement and retirement.
• Ensure license compliance and manage audit risk.
• Lead software license audits and vendor true-ups.
• Drive cost optimization and eliminate unused licenses.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance and IT on licensing strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships for major software providers.
• Implement and enhance SAM tools (ServiceNow, Flexera).
• Provide executive reporting on compliance and cost optimization.
• Align licensing strategy with cloud and SaaS environments.

Skills

SAM expertise

Licensing knowledge

Vendor audits

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Business/Finance

CSAM/ITIL/FinOps certifications

Tools

ServiceNow SAM

Flexera

Job description

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Title: Sr Software Asset Management Specialist

Position Title - Sr Software Asset Management Specialist

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductor and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Position Summary

The Sr Software Asset Management Specialist is responsible for the strategic management and governance of software assets across the enterprise, including both on-premise and cloud environments. This role drives Software Asset Management (SAM) maturity, ensures license compliance, optimizes software spend, and aligns licensing strategy with business and IT transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the global Software Asset Management (SAM) strategy and governance.
• Oversee lifecycle of software assets including procurement, deployment, utilization, and retirement.
• Ensure compliance with vendor licensing agreements and manage audit risk.
• Lead software license audits and vendor true-ups.
• Drive cost optimization and eliminate unused licenses.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, and IT on licensing strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships for major software providers.
• Implement and enhance SAM tools (e.g., ServiceNow SAM, Flexera).
• Provide executive reporting on compliance and cost optimization.
• Align licensing strategy with cloud and SaaS environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Finance, or related field. Relevant certifications preferred (CSAM, ITIL, FinOps)
• 7+ years in Sofware Assess Management or related discipline. Experience in global, hybrid IT environments and vendor audits.
• Advanced knowledge in software licensing models.
• Experience with SAM tools and platforms.
• Understanding of enterprise vendor licensing frameworks.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees in order to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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