Head of Software Asset Management

As a Software Asset Management (SAM) Director, your role is to define and execute a SAM strategy that is in line with the organization's IT and business objectives. You will be responsible for establishing and enforcing governance frameworks, policies, and best practices for software asset and license management. Your collaboration with IT Security, Sourcing, Finance, and Legal teams will be crucial to ensure compliance with contractual, security, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will lead and mentor the SAM team to foster a culture of continuous learning and skill development. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with BA/PA/MA and vendors to ensure that software investments are aligned with business needs. - Partner with SW LCM and Product teams to drive efficient software governance. - Oversee end-to-end software lifecycle management including request, procurement, deployment, maintenance, and retirement. - Manage vendor audits and ensure compliance with licensing agreements. - Implement and optimize license models to maximize cost efficiency. - Drive effective SAM tooling for inventory, monitoring, and reporting. - Mitigate risks associated with software non-compliance, entitlement, and ELP breaches. - Ensure adherence to IT security policies related to software assets. - Maintain a proactive approach to software vulnerability and risk management. - Ensure software spend aligns with business value and ROI expectations. - Work with Finance and Sourcing to develop software budget forecasts and cost reduction strategies. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's/Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. - At least 15+ years of leadership experience and 7+ years of IT Asset Management (ITAM) / SAM with leadership experience. - Strong knowledge of SAM frameworks such as ISO 19770, ITIL, etc. - Experience with SAM tools like Flexera, ServiceNow SAM, Snow, etc. - Proven track record in vendor management, contract negotiation, software audit handling, and stakeholder management. - Familiarity with cloud and hybrid licensing models (AWS, Azure, SaaS, etc.). - Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, security, and compliance. - Analytical and problem-solving skills for software optimization and risk mitigation. - Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills. - Ability to drive automation, intelligent operations, and process efficiency. - Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. You will work with a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. The company believes in collaborating with people with different experiences to drive innovation, which is essential for future growth. As a Software Asset Management (SAM) Director, your role is to define and execute a SAM strategy that is in line with the organization's IT and business objectives. You will be responsible for establishing and enforcing governance frameworks, policies, and best practices for software asset and license management. Your collaboration with IT Security, Sourcing, Finance, and Legal teams will be crucial to ensure compliance with contractual, security, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will lead and mentor the SAM team to foster a culture of continuous learning and skill development. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with BA/PA/MA and vendors to ensure that software investments are aligned with business needs. - Partner with SW LCM and Product teams to drive efficient software governance. - Oversee end-to-end software lifecycle management including request, procurement, deployment, maintenance, and retirement. - Manage vendor audits and ensure compliance with licensing agreements. - Implement and optimize license models to maximize cost efficiency. - Drive effective SAM tooling for inventory, monitoring, and reporting. - Mitigate risks associated with software non-compliance, entitlement, and ELP breaches. - Ensure adherence to IT security policies related to software assets. - Maintain a proactive approach to software vulnerability and risk management. - Ensure software spend aligns with business value and ROI expectations. - Work with Finance and Sourcing to develop software budget forecasts and cost reduction strategies. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's/Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. - At least 15+ years of leadership experience and 7+ years of IT Asset Management (ITAM) / SAM with leadership experience. - Strong knowledge of SAM frameworks such as ISO 19770, ITIL, etc. - Experience with SAM tools like Flexera, ServiceNow SAM, Snow, etc. - Proven track record in vendor management, contract negotiation, software audit handling, and stakeholder management. - Familiarity with cloud and hy