Software Asset Management Specialist
Yesterday• Flexible / Remote
The opportunity
A Software Asset Management (SAM) Specialist is responsible for managing and optimizing software assets in the organization, throughout their entire lifecycle, from procurement to retirement. This role involves ensuring that software is properly licensed, tracked, and utilized, to help maintaining compliance with licensing agreements, reduce costs, and optimize the use of software resources.
How you will make an impact:
- Understanding of license restrictions, benefits, optimization opportunities, providing the guidelines for SAM team,
- Proactive identification and driving initiatives to achieve software related savings, mitigate compliance risks, developing best practices and processes,
- SAM tool (ServiceNow SAMPro) usage for active monitoring and reporting on license compliance,
- Implement and enlarge the company Software Asset Management strategy,
- Supporting daily SAM processes connected to License Entitlements in SAM system,
- Implementing and enforcing controls under Hitachi IT control framework,
- Creation of Software Asset Management policies, procedures, work instructions and internal documentation,
- Interaction with Global IT Sourcing, Regional IT teams, Application Managers and Business Stakeholders.
- Cooperation with various other global IT initiatives.
Your Background:
- Experience in Software Asset Management, working as contract manager or license manager with international company.
- Sound knowledge of software lifecycle management, software licensing, contract management and IT project management,
- Experience in working with cross-functional, virtual and international teams and manage multiple demands on time and with provided resources,
- Experience with Software Asset Management platforms,
- A collaborative, solutions- and customer-service-oriented approach and strong communication skills,
- Good knowledge of ITSM tools (ServiceNow), MS Office Products, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma,
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
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Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-158856
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-05T23:33:59
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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