Software Asset Management Pro - Licensing & Optimization

Applied Medical Corporation; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Mentorship

Wellness activities

Education reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Medical is seeking a Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst to independently manage software licensing activities for assigned publishers, ensuring compliance, optimization, and audit readiness as the organization grows. You will analyze licensing agreements, usage trends, and internal requirements to develop proposals and drive cost efficiency.

The role requires 3+ years in ITAM/SAM, strong knowledge of Microsoft licensing, and hands-on experience with tools like Flexera and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• At least three years of IT experience, including a minimum of two years in IT Asset Management (ITAM) and Software Asset Management (SAM).
• Strong understanding of Microsoft licensing models, licensing research methods, enterprise software agreements, and software license management practices.
• Proficiency with software license management tools, software discovery tools, structured data collection methods, and advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (e.g., Pivot tables, VLOOKUP and IF functions), and proficiency with other Microsoft Office tools and Visio.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with consistent attention to detail and effective task tracking.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize work independently, adjust to changing business needs, and complete accurate work on time.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal partners, customers, technical teams, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate internal customer requirements, software usage data, and quantity needs to develop licensing proposals and recommendations.
• Analyze software licensing agreements, enterprise agreements, and vendor contracts for compliance, entitlement accuracy, and optimization opportunities.
• Identify underused licenses and recommend harvesting, reassignment, downgrade, or alternative licensing models to improve utilization and reduce cost.
• Review and manage software requests, clarify requirements, and coordinate with Purchasing, Information Security, and technical teams to support proper license purchase, approval, receipt, and deployment.
• Perform ongoing software license reconciliation for assigned publishers and troubleshoot moderately complex licensing issues independently.
• Maintain and enhance the SAM repository, dashboards, reports, configurations, entitlement records, and key licensing metrics.
• Conduct software compliance reviews, true-ups, and audit-readiness activities; prepare detailed compliance reports, supporting documentation, and renewal analyses.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendor account representatives regarding order details, entitlement questions, and portal access.
• Manage assigned cross-team SAM project tasks and deliverables, provide guidance to newer analysts.

Skills

IT Asset Management

Software Asset Management

Microsoft licensing

Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

IF functions

Visio

ServiceNow

Flexera

IAITAM CSAM

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Flexera

SAM Pro

ServiceNow

Job description

Applied Medical is seeking a Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst to independently manage software licensing activities for assigned publishers, ensuring compliance, optimization, and audit readiness as the organization grows. You will analyze licensing agreements, usage trends, and internal requirements to develop proposals and drive cost efficiency.

The role requires 3+ years in ITAM/SAM, strong knowledge of Microsoft licensing, and hands-on experience with tools like Flexera and