Manager - IT Software Asset Management

Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

The Software Asset Manager (SAM) is responsible for overseeing the organization's software licenses and ensuring compliance with vendor agreements. This role plays a critical part in optimizing software utilization and minimizing costs.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Manage the Software Asset Management (SAM) tool – Flexera & Productiv, keeping track of software inventory, licenses, and user assignments.
• Process software requests from employees, ensuring proper license allocation and approval workflows are followed.
• Maintain software license compliance by auditing usage and verifying adherence to vendor agreements. This helps prevent legal ramifications and financial penalties.
• Stay updated on the latest software licensing models and industry regulations to proactively manage risks.
• Collaborate with IT departments to ensure efficient software deployment, updates, and removals.
• Generate reports and document software asset data to maintain transparency and facilitate informed decision-making.
• May also involve training employees on proper software usage and licensing policies.
• Dealing with software audits by vendors
• Implementing processes to streamline SAM related activities and increase efficiency

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (IT), Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience: 8+ years IT and technology, including a minimum of 3 years IT leadership experience in similar areas of responsibility and roles, comparably sized company
• Experience: 3+ years IT software asset management. Must understand contractual, commercial, and operational working relationships with vendors
• Strong understanding of software licensing models and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of product use rights for major publishers such as Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, IBM
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in software asset management tools (Flexera & Productiv preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various departments and vendors
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves. 

The annual base salary range for this position is between $112,000 and $170,000
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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