Senior Software Asset Manager: M365 Licensing (Hybrid/Remote)

ECOM; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ECOM is seeking a Software Asset Manager to govern and optimize software assets across a healthcare enterprise, with a focus on a Microsoft M365 environment. You will ensure proper licensing, compliance with vendor agreements, and risk mitigation while partnering with IT, security, procurement, and finance teams.

You will maintain license positions, support audits, and drive cost transparency through data-driven decision-making in a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Software Asset Management (SAM) or IT Asset Management (ITAM).
• 5+ years managing Microsoft M365 Enterprise Agreements.
• 3+ years working with software licensing and vendor contracts.
• 3+ years in enterprise IT environments (healthcare or regulated industries preferred).
• 2+ years supporting audits, compliance, or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of software assets from acquisition through retirement.
• Administer Microsoft Enterprise Agreements and M365 licensing.
• Drive M365 user adoption and optimization initiatives.
• Maintain accurate software entitlements and Effective License Positions (ELPs).
• Ensure alignment between hardware, software, and cloud asset inventories.
• Partner with infrastructure and cloud teams to manage licensing across on-prem, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Ensure compliance with vendor agreements and internal policies.
• Lead and support software vendor audits, including documentation and response coordination.
• Identify and mitigate licensing risks to prevent financial exposure.
• Perform financial analysis for renewals, budgeting, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with procurement and finance to manage and optimize software spend.
• Provide reporting on compliance posture, utilization, and risk to leadership.
• Support security, privacy, and compliance teams with asset and licensing data.
• Hybrid/remote flexibility available.

Skills

License reconciliation

Entitlement tracking

Lifecycle governance

CMDB integration

Licensing expertise

Audit & compliance

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Business/Finance or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

ECOM is seeking a Software Asset Manager to govern and optimize software assets across a healthcare enterprise, with a focus on a Microsoft M365 environment. You will ensure proper licensing, compliance with vendor agreements, and risk mitigation while partnering with IT, security, procurement, and finance teams.

You will maintain license positions, support audits, and drive cost transparency through data-driven decision-making in a regulated setting.