Software Asset Manager

Addison Group is working with an IT Solutions Company in search for a Software Asset Analyst. Apply to be considered for this role! - Please note this position is 4 days onsite in Wilmington, Delaware.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Conduct continuous monitoring of license entitlements to ensure compliance across all software publishers; complete license true-up exercises as needed.Minimize organizational spend through product standardization and optimize efficiencies by discovery tracking and license harvesting; analyze software usage data to identify underutilized software.Assist with negotiating software vendor contracts and license maintenance renewals; understanding of publisher terms of use.Experience working with SAM tools to track software usage and compliance effectively.Process software license requests through ServiceNow and recommend best sourcing method; issue purchase orders to vendors, monitor vendor response times, and expedite orders when needed.Maintain software asset database for approved applications; assist with Catalog updates/upkeep.Experience managing on-prem and cloud licenses for vendors such as Microsoft and Adobe.Familiarity with vendor portals including but not limited to Microsoft VLSC, Azure EA, Adobe, IBM, and Oracle.Employ a continuous improvement approach to identify potential process enhancements in the software license lifecycle.Assist with quarterly harvesting of licenses.Assist with special projects as needed.Minimum Qualifications:5 years in a Software Asset Analyst roleSolid knowledge of software licensing and maintenance agreementsExperience working with a SAM toolProficient in ServiceNow and MS Office SuiteKnowledge of IT Service Management processesBachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experienceSelf-motivated with a high attention to detailExcellent organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyStrong interpersonal and communication skills