Universal Music Group · 2 months ago
Director, Tech Asset and Vendor Management
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$138K/yr - $170K/yrUniversal Music Group is the world’s leading music company, committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Director of Tech Asset and Vendor Management will be responsible for managing software asset management and overseeing tech vendor relationships to drive strategic partnerships and cost efficiencies.
Audio Recording and ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMusicPublishing
Responsibilities
Manage software lifecycles for platforms such as Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Adobe, Zendesk, and other SaaS applications
Oversee technology vendor management, including security control, relationship management, and performance evaluations
Build a flexible working model between vendor management and software asset management to maximize the benefits and absorb changing workloads within the group
Collaborate with IT, Procurement, Risk Management and Finance teams to ensure compliance with procurement policy and optimize license consumptions
Streamline and automate asset management processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
Work with key license publishers’ audits to ensure compliance with licensing agreements and identify areas for cost savings
Lead a team of asset and vendor management professionals, providing guidance and mentorship to support their skill development
Manage the outsourcing partner to deliver the agreed services based on the SLA
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve asset and vendor management practices
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in managing tech vendors and software licenses for major platforms and SaaS applications
Strong knowledge of software and hardware asset management principles and experience using ServiceNow SAM Pro
Proven ability to automate processes and adapt to changes in responsibilities among internal stakeholders
Have an open-minded approach to the new technology and be curious to what more the team can achieve by adopting new processes and ideas
Excellent communication and people management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments
Bachelor's degree in business, IT, or a related field
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Relevant certifications in software asset management are a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Company
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is a music-based entertainment company that offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Leviy Publishing.
Founded in 1934
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.65BKey Investors
William AckmanTencent
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $802.31M
2021-09-21IPO
2021-06-21Secondary Market· $4.17B
Leadership Team
Devraj Sanyal
Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, India & South Asia; SVP Strategy "AMEA"
Timothy Xu
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
Digital Music News
2026-01-17
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