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. As a Software Asset Manager, you will manage the Software Asset management tool and the processes that oversee every aspect of software management. As software requests come through, you will handle the review and approval process. Your expertise and guidance will support IT leadership in proper asset assignment as employees move through hire, transfer, and termination. Maintaining license compliance and audit readiness are important as you monitor the lifecycle stages of software and assets.
What you’ll do
- Interpret Premera's software license agreements and identify rules, obligations, and product metrics to ensure compliance with all software licenses agreements and software usage
- Translate technical data elements to capture license compliance
- Verify software deployment data by combination of discussions with the line of business owners and leveraging of software discovery tools (e.g. ServiceNow, SCCM, Intune, identifying under-deployments for potential cost savings and over-deployments that require the acquisition of additional rights)
- Assist business line staff in monitoring and ensuring software contract compliance and performance between departments and vendors
- Work with team leadership, business groups, and accounting staff to analyze and resolve complex issues associated with software licensing rights
- Ensure technical staff can deploy software
- Monitor software maintenance renewal requirements, coordinating with software owners on operational requirements
- Gather requirements and develop reports for internal customers
- Facilitate and participate in discussions between the vendor and appropriate System and/or customer resources, as part of the vendor scorecard process
- Develop, implement, and refine Software Asset management policies, processes, and procedures
- Contribute to software process improvements and automation
- Execute Policy and Process in support of IT Asset Management (ITAM) program goals; promote the ITAM program (ServiceNow) and assist in setting program goals
- Take an active role in achieving operational effectiveness
- Provide technical expertise and support for projects and audits
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems or 4 years applicable experience (required)
- 4 years of experience in a software audit or software consulting role (required)
- 1 year of influencing decisions on technology and process (required)
- ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist Software Asset Management (strongly preferred)
- Experience with ServiceNow SAM module (preferred)
- ITIL, CSAM, CISA, and/or CISSP certifications (preferred)
- Knowledge of complex vendor software contracts, licensing terminology, and software licensing rights
- Experience in conducting software vendor audits and negotiations
- Ability to analyze software discovery data and configure/create discovery tools and scripts
- Proven results in software cost avoidance and savings
- Advanced Excel skills
What we offer
- Medical, vision and dental coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement programs (401K employer match and pension plan)
- Wellness incentives, onsite services, a discount program and more
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Generous Paid Time Off to reenergize
- Free parking
Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:
Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at careers@premera.com or via phone at 425-918-4785.
Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.
The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.
National Salary Range:
$70,100.00 - $119,200.00 National Plus Salary Range:
$79,900.00 - $135,800.00- National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.
