Our client is seeking an experienced
Senior Software Asset Manager to lead software licensing, compliance, audits, renewals, and optimization initiatives across the organization. This is a senior-level role requiring strong expertise in Software Asset Management, licensing models, and software compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Software Asset Management initiatives, including software audits, reconciliations, true-ups, renewals, and remediation.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for software licensing and SAM on enterprise projects and initiatives.
- Analyze software usage, entitlements, contracts, and licensing terms to identify compliance and cost-optimization opportunities.
- Manage licensing and subscriptions across perpetual, SaaS, cloud, and AI platforms, including Azure and Microsoft Copilot.
- Lead external software audits and coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Develop reporting and dashboards to provide leadership with visibility into software compliance, costs, risks, and optimization opportunities.
- Review software agreements and communicate contractual requirements, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Develop and improve Software Asset Management processes and practices.
Requirements- Minimum 5 years of Software Asset Management experience, with a strong focus on software and SaaS licensing.
- Strong knowledge of software licensing models, entitlement management, compliance, audits, and contractual terms.
- Experience managing SaaS, cloud, and AI licensing/subscriptions.
- Experience with Software Asset Management platforms and discovery tools; Ivanti IT Asset Management and Ivanti Endpoint Manager are considered assets.
- Strong Excel skills and experience with Power BI or similar reporting/analytics tools.
- ITIL v4 Foundation or higher is preferred.
- Knowledge of ISO 19770 or other IT Asset Management/SAM standards is an asset.
- CSAM, CITAM, or similar SAM certification is strongly preferred.
- Excellent analytical, investigative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex licensing concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Post-secondary education in IT, Business, Computer Science, or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
