Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining software license inventories and entitlement records.
• Track software installations, usage, and license compliance.
• Support software audits and compliance reporting activities.
• Review software contracts, renewals, and licensing documentation.
• Help identify opportunities for software license optimization and cost savings.
• Maintain asset management records and software lifecycle documentation.
• Collaborate with IT, Procurement, Finance, and vendors to support asset management activities.
• Assist with software requests, deployments, and license assignments.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on software asset utilization and compliance.
• Participate in process improvements and documentation updates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, IT Operations, Procurement, or a related role.
• Basic understanding of software licensing concepts and IT asset management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately with records and documentation.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
• Scrum Foundations
• ITIL Foundation v4 (preferred)
• Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional (CHAMP) or Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) (preferred)

Technical Skills

• Software Asset Management Fundamentals
• Software Licensing & Compliance
• Asset Inventory Management
• Microsoft Excel & Microsoft 365
• IT Asset Management (ITAM) Tools
• Reporting & Documentation
• ITSM Fundamentals
• Contract & License Tracking