Arizona Public Service - APS · 13 hours ago
IT Asset & Software Licensing Analyst, Senior | Vendor & Asset Management
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expArizona Public Service (APS) is seeking a Senior IT Asset & Software Licensing Analyst to lead the lifecycle management of software and technology investments. The role focuses on ensuring reliability, fiscal responsibility, and compliance while optimizing software usage and costs to support APS's mission of delivering safe and affordable energy.
Electrical DistributionEnergySustainability
Hiring Manager
Rhonda Snider, aPHR, LSSGB
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise software acquisitions, renewals, and vendor negotiations to secure strategic value for APS
Use ServiceNow to manage the full lifecycle of software assets, maintain accurate entitlement data, and improve portfolio visibility
Develop and implement enterprise standards and purchasing policies that strengthen compliance and operational excellence
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and spend analysis to ensure software investments align with financial priorities
Monitor license compliance and contract obligations across systems and platforms, proactively identifying risks
Partner with IT, Finance, Procurement, and business leaders to align asset strategies with operational needs and long‑term goals
Qualification
Required
Proven experience negotiating complex software agreements and managing enterprise licensing compliance
Strong ServiceNow proficiency, including asset lifecycle management, CMDB utilization, software inventory tracking, and entitlement governance
Financial and business acumen to forecast expenditures and optimize technology investments
A track record of standardizing processes, improving asset management maturity, or strengthening purchasing governance
Clear, influential communication skills to engage leaders, vendors, and cross‑functional teams
A collaborative, accountable mindset aligned with the APS Promise—innovating for the future, empowering others, and achieving results together
Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field
Five (5) - eight (8) years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
Requires strong technical knowledge within a job area or system and basic knowledge across related technical areas
Preferred
Familiarity with ServiceNow Software Asset Management
Software Asset Manager Certification
Knowledge of technology asset life cycle management processes and supporting tools and services
Understanding of IT business continuity, cybersecurity, integrated risk management and optimization methodologies as they apply to technology contracts
Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
Financial and Budget Acumen
Demonstrated contract negotiation skills
Company
Arizona Public Service - APS
APS is Arizona’s largest and longest serving electric utility, providing power for nearly 1.2 million customers in 11 of the state’s 15 counties.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (1)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)
2021 (1)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.95BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-01-08Debt Financing· $1.81B
2024-10-18Grant· $70M
2009-09-16Grant· $70.5M
Leadership Team
Juli West
Vice President Supply Chain, CPO
Monica Whiting
VP, Customer Experience and Chief Customer Officer
Recent News
Energy-Storage.News
2026-01-20
Arizona Daily Star
2026-01-16
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