Licensing Program Manager

Aquent; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 73,012; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Redmond is seeking a Project Manager with experience in Software Asset Management. You will be responsible for managing third-party software assets and improving team productivity through Agile practices. The ideal candidate has over 2 years in SAM and project management, strong communication skills, and a passion for collaboration. This contract role offers competitive pay and is open to mid-senior level applicants.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Software Asset Management (SAM).
• 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Manager.
• 1+ years of experience working with ADO or similar technologies.
• 2+ years of experience in project management.
• Superb written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage third-party software assets, including license management.
• Build out backlogs and establish agile ceremonies.
• Define and execute ADO work items and processes to improve team productivity.

Skills

Software Asset Management (SAM)

Scrum Management

Agile methodologies

Project management

Written communication

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by Aquent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $53.00/hr

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Typical Day in the Role

The team is responsible for managing the third-party software assets including license management.

The role involves 50% project management: building out the backlogs, establishing the agile ceremonies, getting ADO populated with data; 25% meetings; 15% editing and refining documents and procedures; 10% emails.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Partner with the Secure Client Management group manager to lay the foundation for managing our group’s work on a new application management strategy.
• Drawing on Agile best practices and the candidate’s software asset management experience, define and execute ADO work items and processes to improve the team’s productivity.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Software Asset Management (SAM)
• 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Manager
• 1+ years of experience working with ADO, Agile, or similar technologies
• 2+ years of experience in project management
• Candidates with prior experience in IT service operations are preferred
• Superb written communication skills with demonstrated fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record in a high profile, global role
• Demonstrated consultative and leadership skills with a proven track record of successful project implementation
• Proven ability to negotiate skillfully in difficult situations, reaching agreements while building collaborative relationships
• Proven analytical and process improvement skills
• Proven ability to influence others across groups and be held accountable for delivery without implicit authority
• Understanding and application of the ISO 19770 standards and Software Asset Management best practices

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting