Principal, Software License Compliance

What you'll do

• Develop and execute the enterprise strategy for software asset management and license compliance across all business units and geographies
• Establish governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure consistent SAM practices
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights into software expenditure, compliance risks, and optimization opportunities
• Lead the end-to-end software lifecycle management process: procurement, deployment, usage, optimization, renewal, and retirement
• Oversee SAM tools and technologies (e.g., Snow, Flexera, ServiceNow) to enable automation, reporting, and compliance tracking
• Implement cost optimization initiatives, including contract negotiations, license consolidation, and cloud subscription management
• Ensure compliance with software licensing terms, vendor agreements, and applicable regulatory frameworks
• Proactively manage vendor relationships and prepare for/lead external audits and internal reviews
• Identify and mitigate risks related to unauthorized software use, license shortfalls, or non-compliance
• Partner with IT, procurement, finance, legal, and business stakeholders to align SAM strategies with organizational objectives
• Serve as the subject matter expert for software licensing, compliance standards, and industry best practices
• Drive organizational awareness and training programs around software usage policies and compliance obligations
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing SAM and compliance team
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the department
• Promote innovation in processes and tools to improve software visibility and compliance monitoring

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business administration, or related field (master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software asset management, IT procurement, or IT governance
• At least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven expertise in managing complex licensing environments across on-premise and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, SaaS)
• Strong knowledge of software licensing models (Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, IBM, SAP, SaaS models, Salesforce)
• Proven success managing software audits, vendor negotiations, and enterprise-level compliance programs
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex licensing agreements and usage data
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes

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