Software Asset Management Lead

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Principal, SOFTWARE ASSET MANAGEMENT LEAD to join our ASSET MANAGEMENT LIFECYCLE team. This role is located in LAKE MARY, FL or PITTSBURGH, PA

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Be part of a team leveraging AI and automation to transform IT Asset Management. Our IT Asset Management team is at the heart of ensuring operational resilience and compliance across the enterprise.
• We are seeking a senior leader to drive the next evolution of Software Asset Management (SAM) function. This role will inherit a mature, well respected SAM capability and transform it from a primarily manual, service based function into a scalable, automated, product centric platform that enables technology and product owners to onboard, self-manage, and govern their own software products with confidence.
• This leader will balance deep SAM expertise with a forward thinking mindset, leveraging automation, AI driven insights, and modern platform design to reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and embed SAM into the natural flow of product and application lifecycle management.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: Required

• 10+ years of experience in Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, or related technology governance disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience driving automation, platform modernization, or productization of internal services.
• Ability to translate complex licensing and compliance concepts into simple, consumable experiences for product and application owners.
• Experience partnering with audit, risk, and compliance functions while maintaining a pragmatic, business focused approach.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree preferred. 10-12 years of related experience required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus

Preferered

• Strong understanding of software licensing models across commercial, SaaS, cloud, and open source ecosystems.
• Experience applying AI, analytics, or advanced automation to asset, inventory, or lifecycle management use cases.
• Background in building or operating self service platforms or internal products.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow ITAM/SAM, CMDB, and enterprise inventory systems.
• Experience operating in large, complex, regulated enterprise environments.