Senior Software Asset Manager, Enterprise Portfolio & Lifecycle

Austincc; Logan, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking an Information Systems Project Manager to serve as the Software Asset Manager (SAM), coordinating software approvals, licensing, and lifecycle across SDL’s corporate environments. The SAM will ensure compliance, governance, and optimized portfolio management while collaborating with engineers, security, procurement, finance, legal and other stakeholders.

The role requires strong PM skills, enterprise software knowledge, and the ability to drive rigorous

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT roles including software asset management and related areas.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an additional 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to work with engineers, administrators, cybersecurity professionals and other technical teams.
• Working knowledge of enterprise software, cybersecurity, cloud, and related IT environments.
• Strong understanding of software asset management principles including licensing, lifecycle, compliance and retirement.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; CompTIA Security+ certification required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to travel as needed (not a routine expectation).

Responsibilities

• Manages enterprise Software Asset Management processes across Corporate environments.
• Maintains visibility of the software portfolio including ownership, licensing, cost, and lifecycle status.
• Coordinates software requirements and approvals with technical, cybersecurity, licensing, procurement, and legal teams.
• Ensures evaluations consider cybersecurity, licensing, infrastructure, interoperability, and total lifecycle cost.
• Manages software lifecycle from requirement to retirement, identifying risks and dependencies.
• Maintains licensing, entitlement, subscriptions, maintenance, and renewal information for compliance and audits.
• Monitors utilization, audits, true-ups, renewals, and reconciliations to identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinates vendor and contract activities including renewals and licensing changes.
• Develops renewal and lifecycle forecasts to support budgeting and technology planning.
• Promotes governance and standardization, improving supportability and reducing costs.
• Develops dashboards and reports on portfolio status, costs, risks, and recommendations for leadership.

Skills

Software Asset Management

IT Asset Management

Vendor Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Written and Verbal Communication

Security Clearance (US DoD)

Analytical Thinking

Budgeting and Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking an Information Systems Project Manager to serve as the Software Asset Manager (SAM), coordinating software approvals, licensing, and lifecycle across SDL’s corporate environments. The SAM will ensure compliance, governance, and optimized portfolio management while collaborating with engineers, security, procurement, finance, legal and other stakeholders.

The role requires strong PM skills, enterprise software knowledge, and the ability to drive rigorous