2,489 IT Asset Management jobs in the United States

Details

• Department: Infrastructure

• Schedule: Full-time, 8 hour day shift, Monday - Friday

• Location: Remote

• Salary: $91,107.00 - $26,998.00 per year

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Software Asset Management (SAM) Specialist is responsible for supporting the lifecycle of software assets within the organization, ensuring compliance, optimizing costs, and assisting in procurement and deployment. This role collaborates with IT, business units, and vendors to maintain accurate records, facilitate license management, and ensure software solutions align with business needs. The SAM Specialist plays a key role in risk mitigation, software standardization, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Lifecycle Management:

• Assist in tracking software assets from acquisition through retirement.

• Ensure proper documentation of software usage, compliance, and renewals.

• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of software assets and ensure alignment with IT policies.

Technical Assessment & Compliance:

• Facilitate the submission and approval process for Technical Assessments (TAs).

• Work with security and compliance teams to ensure software adheres to organizational and regulatory requirements.

• Assist in auditing software usage and addressing licensing risks.

License Management & Optimization:

• Track software licenses, ensuring compliance with agreements and avoiding overages or shortages.

• Assist in resolving licensing discrepancies by working with internal teams and vendors.

• Provide analysis on software consumption and recommend cost-saving opportunities.

Software Procurement & Vendor Coordination:

• Support the procurement process by gathering requirements, submitting purchase requests, and tracking renewals.

• Coordinate with vendors and internal procurement teams to ensure smooth acquisition and deployment of software.

• Assist in maintaining vendor relationships and tracking software agreements.

Software Deployment & Change Management:

• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure smooth deployment, upgrades, and removals of software.

• Provide customers with upgrade paths, alternative solutions, or transition plans.

• Communicate changes and software roadmaps to relevant stakeholders.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Generate reports on software utilization, license compliance, and financial impact.

• Identify trends and recommend improvements to software asset management practices.

• Support strategic decision-making through data-driven insights.

Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in software asset management, IT operations, or a related field preferred

• Skills: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple software assets simultaneously.

• Knowledge: Familiarity with software lifecycle management, licensing models, procurement processes, and compliance requirements.

• Certifications: Certifications such as Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM), ITIL, or equivalent are a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Ability to track software assets accurately and ensure compliance with policies.

• Customer Focus: Strong commitment to supporting business units with software needs and ensuring a positive user experience.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze issues related to licensing, procurement, and compliance and recommend effective solutions.

• Collaboration: Work effectively with IT teams, business units, and vendors to achieve software management goals.

• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and evolving business needs.

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As a software asset management analyst, you will be responsible for daily and strategic management of the software portfolio in order to optimize the value, cost, and minimize the risk for software and SaaS investments. You will track, maintain, and coordinate license and maintenance agreement renewals with software owners. You will develop reports that pull data from various sources.

• Review weekly purchases and identify items that require action.
• Create record updates on new software purchases.
• Submit content requests or service requests and follow up accordingly.
• Normalize software inventory data within asset management tool.
• Provide governance reports and performance updates.
• Facilitate the collection of license entitlements and supporting documentation per software.
• Review and understand contract terms and conditions.
• Track, maintain, and coordinate license and maintenance agreement renewals with software owners.
• Assist in software review process, capturing updates and decisions.

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred
• 2 years' experience in IT, IT Asset Management, Software Asset Management preferred
• Understanding of Asset Management tools and technologies
• Understanding of software licensing and contracts
• Knowledge of Software Asset Management principles / practices
• Preferred Experience with ServiceNow SAM Pro
• Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving skills, including the ability to accumulate, organize, and assimilate large amounts of information.
• Strong communication skills

• 3 month contract to start, interest to extend or hire if the worker is a good fit.
• Every candidate MUST be submitted with a completed prescreen doc, attached, as a cover letter to their resume.

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of software licenses, versions, and deployments throughout the organization.
• Ensure adherence to software licensing agreements, monitor license usage, and take necessary measures to address any non-compliance issues.
• Analyze software usage patterns, identify opportunities for optimization, and implement strategies to optimize license allocation and reduce costs (ex: co-terming agreements).
• Prepare software asset-related reports and documentation, such as license entitlements, deployments, usage, and compliance status.
• Identify and mitigate software asset management risks, such as security vulnerabilities, unauthorized software usage, and potential legal implications.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure successful deployment of processes; providing communication when gaps are identified.
• Drive version control and application end of support awareness through research and analysis
• Understanding of database normalization and relationship dependencies.
• Continuously evaluate and improve software asset management processes, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

The individual will support, install, and fix PCs, laptops, printers, scanners, mobile devices, and other computer assets in an organization.Updating ticket on IT service management tool with proper work notes.5 days onsite work from office.ITAM experience is MUST+9 YearsThe IT Asset Management (ITAM) Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the organizations IT assets, including hardware and software.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.

Job Description
As a Software Asset Management Analyst, you will be responsible for daily and strategic management of the software portfolio in order to optimize the value, cost and minimize the risk for Software and SaaS investments. You will track, maintain, and coordinate license and maintenance agreement renewals with software owners. You will develop reports that pull data from various sources showing license entitlements, installations, usage, renewal, procurement status, and data gaps and research and develop and implement standardized SAM practices. You will work closely with subject matter experts, including software owners, system administrators, project and program managers, financial managers, and engineers to obtain critical information required for the management of software. You will drive decisions regarding software licensing models and terms that have a direct impact on the Client IT Infrastructure.

Specifically you will:
• Collect and maintain accurate Software Licensing information in repositories to address budgeting, software compliance & inventory, contracts, and cost.
• Working with the Software Owners to manage enterprise License true-up & reconciliations. Provide support during software publisher audits. Assist with dispute resolution. Recommend audit defense initiatives.
• Identify savings opportunities through software re-harvesting and license optimization
• Respond to requests from software owners, end users, managers, developers, and team members for specific IT Software Asset Management information.
• Stays informed of new and updated software license models and options for key manufacturer products
• Actively assesses risk and cost reduction opportunities and makes recommendations to Software Owners and Software Asset Management leadership to optimize the software asset portfolio.

Qualifications & Skills Required:
• Bachelors in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• Understanding of Asset Management tools and technologies. Experience with ServiceNow SAM Pro a must and Flexera experience optional
• Knowledge of Software Asset Management principles / practices
• Knowledge of product use rights for key publishers such as Microsoft, Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, etc.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, problem solving skills, including the ability to accumulate, organize, and assimilate large amounts of information.
• Familiarity with hardware technology and configurations including virtualization
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization