M&A Software Integration / Software Asset Management(SAM) Consultant - Remote (USA/Canada) - Only W2

Saransh Inc; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Saransh Inc. is seeking an experienced M&A Software Integration Consultant to lead post-acquisition software portfolio assessments, supplier optimization, and compliance evaluations.

You will work with SAM, Procurement, Vendor Management, Finance, IT, Security, and Architecture to align software estates with enterprise standards and identify cost synergies.

The role is 100% remote (USA/Canada) as a W2 contract, requiring deep licensing knowledge and post-merger integration experience.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience in SAM, IT vendor management, or strategic sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing models and procurement processes.
• Experience supporting post-merger integration and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-acquisition software portfolio assessments and integration strategy.
• Coordinate collection of software contracts, licenses, and supplier information.
• Validate inventories and establish baseline spend and entitlements.
• Identify duplicate or unauthorized software assets.
• Develop executive-facing portfolio assessments.
• Evaluate portfolios against enterprise standards and identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop business cases and savings models for optimization initiatives.
• Assess supplier risk and renewal exposure.
• Collaborate with SAM and ITAM teams for compliance readiness.
• Provide executive reporting and stakeholder management.

Skills

SAM

IT Vendor Management

Strategic Sourcing

Technology Consulting

Software Licensing

M&A Integration

IT Procurement

Tools

ServiceNow SAM Pro

IT Asset Management

Job description

Role: M&A Software Integration Consultant / Software Asset Management (SAM) Consultant

100% Remote (USA/Canada)

Job Type: W2 Contract

Description

• We are seeking an experienced M&A Software Integration Consultant to lead post-acquisition software portfolio assessments, supplier optimization initiatives, compliance evaluations, and software integration strategy activities.
• This role will work directly with enterprise stakeholders across Software Asset Management (SAM), Procurement, Vendor Management, Finance, IT, Security, and Architecture teams to evaluate software estates of newly acquired companies and align them with enterprise software standards.
• The ideal candidate combines business consulting, software licensing knowledge, supplier management, and post-merger integration experience to identify cost synergies, mitigate compliance risk, and support strategic software integration decisions.

Software Estate Visibility & Assessment

• Lead software onboarding and assessment activities for newly acquired companies.
• Coordinate collection and review of software contracts, subscriptions, licenses, support agreements, and supplier information.
• Validate software inventories and establish baseline software spend and entitlement positions.
• Identify duplicate, overlapping, non-standardized, and unauthorized software assets.
• Develop current-state software portfolio assessments for executive stakeholders.

Software Cost Optimization & Synergy Identification

• Evaluate acquired software portfolios against enterprise standards.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and software rationalization.
• Develop business cases and estimated savings models for optimization initiatives.

Supplier & Contract Risk Assessment

• Assess software supplier portfolios for business, operational, and compliance risks.
• Review software agreements for renewal exposure, contractual obligations, and unfavorable terms.

License Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Review software licensing assessments and compliance findings.
• Evaluate audit exposure, entitlement gaps, and potential true-up liabilities.
• Collaborate with SAM and IT Asset Management teams to assess compliance posture.

Supplier Portfolio Rationalization

• Categorize software suppliers into Strategic, Tactical, and Exit candidates.
• Develop target-state supplier landscape recommendations.
• Support enterprise software standardization initiatives.

Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and acquisition review sessions.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop executive reporting materials and business outcome scorecards.

Required Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Software Asset Management (SAM)
• IT Vendor Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Technology Consulting
• Software Licensing
• M&A Integration
• IT Procurement
• Experience supporting software portfolio assessments during mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing models, subscriptions, maintenance agreements, and software supplier management.
• Experience identifying software cost optimization and rationalization opportunities.
• Understanding of software compliance, audit readiness, and licensing risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive presentation skills.
• Experience developing business cases, financial analyses, and strategic recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ServiceNow SAM Pro and IT Asset Management.
• Familiarity with major software publishers including Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, IBM, Adobe, Salesforce, VMware, Atlassian, and similar vendors.
• Experience supporting post-close integration programs.
• Knowledge of ITIL, Software Asset Management, Procurement, and Vendor Management best practices.
• Consulting background within a professional services organization.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)
• IAITAM Certifications
• ServiceNow SAM Professional
• ITIL Foundation or Higher
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)