IT Asset Management Specialist

We are seeking an IT Asset Management Specialist with experience in software audits. This role involves managing software licenses and hardware, as well as consulting on audits. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, a deep understanding of the software asset management lifecycle, licensing, and the ability to communicate effectively with product teams, senior leadership, and executives. The specialist will provide updates and address concerns with IT leadership and provide ongoing training on technology, procedures, and service quality standards.

What You’ll Do

Software Asset Management (SAM)

• You’ll participate in logging and tracking software assets in a software license management system.
• You’ll perform internal audits to determine license positions and assist with annual compliance reporting or renewals. Analyze data to optimize license positions and mitigate risks.
• You’ll engage in research, planning, scoping and ongoing support for software license inquiries and implementation.
• You will manage and track software subscription licenses for Microsoft and other required major publishers.
• You’ll share software license knowledge with internal teams.
• You’ll enforce IT software policies and standards. Follow up on status of and verify the desired outcome of software remediation/optimization effort.
• You will service as liaison between internal and external parties. Create, monitor, and report project correspondences by preparing and reviewing action plans, proposals, memos, meeting minutes, and emails.
• You’ll facilitate meetings, coordinate tasks for software asset management project and report status, escalate barriers and provide options.

Audit

• Project manage software audits by acting as the single point of contact with internal teams and auditors to prepare, coordinate, and respond to all audit requests.
• You will mediate between internal contacts and external auditors.
• You will maintain an inventory of software and related hardware.

What You’ll Need

• To thrive in the role, you have 3-5 years of experience leading software audit defense in coordination with procurement and cooperate legal.
• You have a strong desire to provide high-quality customer service and offer guidance regarding software licensing while maintaining compliance.
• You have exceptional presentation and communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.
• You have a broad IT asset management and IT infrastructure background.
• You have in-depth knowledge of Microsoft licensing agreements and experience with Microsoft annual true-up and contract renewals is a plus.
• You have the ability to prioritize your workload and collaborate cross-functionally with various teams.
• Your self-direction, takes initiative, with project management skills and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You have processing design and improvement skills.
• Your proficiency in software asset management tools (Flexera One is a plus).
• You have relevant IT asset management certifications, such as CSAM, CITAM, or CHAMP is a plus

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The starting pay range for this position is:

Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

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Remarkable benefits:
•    Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
•    401(K) saving plan with company match AND Pension
•    Tuition assistance
•    PTO for community volunteer programs
•    Wellness program
•    Employee discounts

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