Senior Software Asset Manager — ServiceNow & SAM Pro

Wintrust Financial Corporation; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Wintrust Financial Corporation seeks an IT Software Asset Manager to oversee software assets, audits, and licensing compliance. You will work with ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, and other tools to optimize costs, manage inventories, and ensure policy adherence.

The role sits onsite in Rosemont, reporting to the Sr IT Asset Manager, with collaboration across procurement and IT teams. You’ll analyze software usage data, drive cost savings, and develop formal asset management policies while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a business and/or finance related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ related experience is required.
• 6+ years of Software Asset Management (SAM) experience.
• 2+ years of Hardware Asset Management (HAM) experience.
• Hands-on Service Now experience, specifically with SAM Pro module (or equivalent: Flexera, SNOW Software).
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain Software License Agreements (SLAs) and EULAs (End User License Agreements).
• Ability to identify software license types (SaaS, perpetual, freeware, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, ability to present to and influence senior leadership.
• Knowledge and proficiency in analytics, automation, and advanced software skills in the use of asset tracking applications.
• Flexibility to adapt and embrace change in the use of technology with a desire to learn new IT Asset Management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, ability to communicate, organization, time management and innovative problem-solving skills are also required for this deadline-oriented position.
• Knowledge and experience with finance concepts and advanced use of spreadsheets including PivotTables, and VLOOKUP.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% regionally.

Responsibilities

• Works independently with little supervision, or with a team that supports SAM functions.
• Subject Matter Expert for ServiceNow Sam Pro Module or other tools that perform same functions.
• Ability to recognize, enter and maintain Software License entitlement data, within a Software Model, and reconcile with Software discovered model data.
• Works with various departments and Software product owners within the enterprise to identify and maintain the software life cycle.
• Collaborate with contract management and purchasing teams to record properly license agreements and entitlements, and software maintenance start and end dates.
• Be able to identify and research software license types including SaaS, perpetual, and Freeware, etc. should be able to read and understand SLA’s.
• Assists product owners and software publishers to ensure that the organization has the appropriate rights to use software in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual terms.
• Manages the organization’s software inventory, ensuring that software is organized and tracked effectively, and that licenses and maintenance contracts are up to date.
• Leads the monitoring efforts for software usage to ensure compliance with license agreements and to identify any potential licensing issues.
• Ensures that software has been disposed properly in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Understand the Wintrust Software policy and Developing policies and procedures: The Software Asset Manager is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures related to the acquisition, organization, and disposal of software assets.
• Provides reporting and data analysis to Sr IT Asset Manager and other Senior leadership.
• Act as a backup to the IT Asset Management Specialist and assist with physical inventory.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytics

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (business/finance)

Tools

ServiceNow SAM Pro

Flexera

SNOW Software

Job description

Wintrust Financial Corporation seeks an IT Software Asset Manager to oversee software assets, audits, and licensing compliance. You will work with ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, and other tools to optimize costs, manage inventories, and ensure policy adherence.

The role sits onsite in Rosemont, reporting to the Sr IT Asset Manager, with collaboration across procurement and IT teams. You’ll analyze software usage data, drive cost savings, and develop formal asset management policies while