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Archer · 8 hours ago

IT Software Asset Manager

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on advancing sustainable air mobility through innovative aircraft design. The IT Software Asset Manager will oversee the governance and optimization of software assets and SaaS subscriptions, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency while collaborating with various stakeholders across the organization.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintain a centralized inventory of all software assets, licenses, and SaaS subscriptions

Oversee procurement, deployment, renewal, and retirement processes to ensure accurate entitlement and usage tracking

Partner with Finance and Procurement to align software spending with budget forecasts and business priorities

Ensure adherence to software license agreements, vendor terms, and regulatory requirements

Lead internal audits and coordinate with external auditors during software license reviews

Identify and mitigate compliance risks, ensuring the company avoids fines or unbudgeted true-ups

Analyze software utilization data to identify underused or redundant licenses and drive cost-saving initiatives

Develop and implement strategies for license pooling, reallocation, and optimization

Negotiate contracts and renewals to secure optimal pricing and service terms

Support vendor relationship management and maintain renewal calendars and documentation

Develop and enforce ITAM/SAM standards and processes based on industry frameworks (ITIL, ISO/IEC 19770)

Establish and enforce processes for software request, approval, acquisition, and deployment

Promote SAM best practices across the organization through training and awareness initiatives

Manage and optimize SAM/ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Flexera, Snow, or Ivanti)

Generate regular reports and dashboards to track compliance, usage, spend, and performance metrics

Provide executive summaries and actionable insights to IT and finance leadership

Qualification

Software Asset ManagementIT Asset ManagementSaaS vendor managementITIL certificationAdvanced Excel skillsVendor managementNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementCommunication skillsDetail-orientedOrganizational skills