Software Asset Manager

SSi People; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI People is seeking an experienced Software Asset Manager to govern software assets across a global environment. The role focuses on improving compliance, investment decisions, and cross-functional partnering with technology, legal, finance, procurement and architecture.

The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end asset lifecycles, optimize licensing and utilize tools like ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, and Snow to drive cost savings and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT, business, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in Software Asset Management or Licensing Management in a global enterprise.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise software licensing models (user-, device-, subscription-based, cloud/SaaS).
• Hands-on experience with ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, Snow, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with software compliance frameworks and audit response practices.
• Ability to interpret complex license agreements and translate them into actionable controls and insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle management of enterprise software assets from procurement through retirement.
• Manage license compliance for major publishers and support audit preparation, response, and true-up activities.
• Maintain and mature the SAM Pro module in ServiceNow, ensuring accurate entitlement, discovery, and consumption data.
• Analyze software usage to identify savings opportunities, reduce shelfware, and support rightsizing or harvesting decisions.

Skills

License management

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

ServiceNow SAM Pro

Flexera

Snow

Job description

Job Title: Software Asset Manager
Location: Beaverton, OR (Hybrid)
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Software Asset Manager to help shape and maintain enterprise software asset governance across a complex global environment. Our team is looking for someone who can strengthen compliance, improve software investment decisions, and partner effectively across technology, legal, finance, procurement, and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle management of enterprise software assets from procurement through retirement.
• Manage license compliance for major publishers and support audit preparation, response, and true‑up activities.
• Maintain and mature the SAM Pro module in ServiceNow, ensuring accurate entitlement, discovery, and consumption data.
• Analyze software usage to identify savings opportunities, reduce shelfware, and support rightsizing or harvesting decisions.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Software Asset Management or Licensing Management in a global enterprise environment.
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise software licensing models, including user-based, device-based, subscription, and cloud/SaaS.
• Hands‑on experience with ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, Snow, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with software compliance frameworks and audit response practices.
• Ability to interpret complex license agreements and translate them into actionable controls and insights.

About SSI People: With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.