Software Licensing Analyst

Ardent Health Services is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. Through its subsidiaries, Ardent owns and operates nearly 200 sites of care and 30 hospitals across six states. Together, our 24,000 employees and 1,200 employed providers touch more than 10,000 lives each day. With six Ardent entities earning recognition on Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work list in 2022, Ardent and its facilities continue to earn recognition for outstanding workplace cultures where team members feel a sense of belonging and have opportunities to grow their careers. Ardent has also been recognized by Comparably’s Best Places to Work Awards, earning honors in the Best CEO, Best Company for Women, Best Leadership Teams and Best Work Life Balance categories among others.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Information Technology Team as a Software Licensing Analyst.

POSITION SUMMARY 

Reporting to the Manager of Software and Telecom Expense Management, the Software Licensing Analyst is responsible for the processing of software renewals and recording/maintaining licenses within our SAM software, Snow License Manager.  The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Software Licensing agreements, compliance regulations, and a passion for ensuring organizational adherence to legal and contractual obligations related to software usage.

• Monitor software license usage across the organization to ensure compliance with vendor agreements, license terms, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of software licenses, subscriptions, and usage entitlements. Keep track of license renewals, expirations, and updates.
• Assist in negotiating licensing terms, resolve compliance issues, and optimize license agreements to meet organizational needs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of software license policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficient license management and compliance.
• Conduct internal audits and assessments to evaluate software license usage and compliance. Prepare reports and recommendations for management to address any non-compliance issues.
• Identify potential risks related to software license non-compliance and propose mitigation strategies to minimize legal and financial exposure.
• Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on software license compliance requirements, usage guidelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Stay informed about changes in Software Licensing regulations, industry trends, and best practices. Keep abreast of new software license agreements and technologies.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years working in software license management, compliance, or related roles.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong understanding of Software Licensing models, terms, and conditions.
• Familiarity with software asset management (SAM) tools and license management software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• An analytical nature with a high level of attention to detail.
• An ability to provide accurate and efficient work product under deadlines.
• A team attitude to work and interact with departments throughout the company.
• Advanced MS Office Suite and advanced MS Excel experience that includes filtering, vlookups, grouping, and pivot tables.
• The ability to deliver concise summaries of detailed analysis.
• Initiative and desire to take ownership of projects.