Software Asset Management Analyst
Company: Axelon Services Corporation
Location: Princeton
Posted on: June 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description: Software Asset Management Analyst Job
Description As a Software Asset Management Analyst, you will be
responsible for daily and strategic management of the software
portfolio in order to optimize the value, cost and minimize the
risk for Software and SaaS investments. You will track, maintain,
and coordinate license and maintenance agreement renewals with
software owners. You will develop reports that pull data from
various sources showing license entitlements, installations, usage,
renewal, procurement status, and data gaps and research and develop
and implement standardized SAM practices. You will work closely
with subject matter experts, including software owners, system
administrators, project and program managers, financial managers,
and engineers to obtain critical information required for the
management of software. You will drive decisions regarding software
licensing models and terms that have a direct impact on the Client
IT Infrastructure. Specifically you will: - Collect and maintain
accurate Software Licensing information in repositories to address
budgeting, software compliance & inventory, contracts, and cost. -
Working with the Software Owners to manage enterprise License
true-up & reconciliations. Provide support during software
publisher audits. Assist with dispute resolution. Recommend audit
defense initiatives. - Identify savings opportunities through
software re-harvesting and license optimization - Respond to
requests from software owners, end users, managers, developers, and
team members for specific IT Software Asset Management information.
- Stays informed of new and updated software license models and
options for key manufacturer products - Actively assesses risk and
cost reduction opportunities and makes recommendations to Software
Owners and Software Asset Management leadership to optimize the
software asset portfolio. Qualifications & Skills Required: -
Bachelors in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology,
Engineering, or equivalent work experience - Understanding of Asset
Management tools and technologies. Experience with ServiceNow SAM
Pro a must and Flexera experience optional - Knowledge of Software
Asset Management principles / practices - Knowledge of product use
rights for key publishers such as Microsoft, Adobe, SAP,
Salesforce, Oracle, etc. - Strong quantitative, analytical, problem
solving skills, including the ability to accumulate, organize, and
assimilate large amounts of information. - Familiarity with
hardware technology and configurations including virtualization -
Strong written & verbal communication skills - Ability to work in a
matrixed organization Additional Job Requirements: None
Keywords: Axelon Services Corporation, Fairfield , Software Asset Management Analyst, IT / Software / Systems , Princeton, Connecticut
