Saransh Inc · 3 hours ago
Software Asset Management (SAM) Program Lead
El Segundo, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSaransh Inc is seeking a Software Asset Management (SAM) Program Lead to oversee strategic operations and governance of software assets. The role involves managing the entire lifecycle of software assets, ensuring compliance, and optimizing costs while maintaining effective license positions across global operations.
EmploymentInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Strategic SAM Operations & Governance
End-to-End Lifecycle Management: Implement a "Closed Loop" lifecycle for software assets, ensuring seamless transitions from procurement to asset tagging, allocation, and eventual retirement
Global Visibility & Local Governance: Manage entitlements across global operations, ensuring compliance while respecting regional operational needs
Process Standardization: Enforce a curated Service Catalog to minimize Shadow IT and standardize software requests, ensuring no license enters the ecosystem without a verified PO or Contract
Audit Defense & ELP Readiness
Effective License Position (ELP): Generate real-time, "Publisher Ready" ELPs for Tier 1 vendors (Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, AWS), ensuring data accuracy for renewals and true-ups
Mock Audits: Lead bi-annual internal "Mock Audits" for high-risk vendors to simulate compliance checks, identify data gaps, and proactively remediate risks
Digital Evidence Locker: Maintain an immutable audit trail by attaching all contracts, EULAs, and POs directly to entitlement records within ServiceNow
Cost Optimization & Risk Reduction
SaaS & Cloud Optimization: Oversee rightsizing strategies for SaaS (e.g., Salesforce, M365) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure), such as downgrading inactive "Pro" users and automating reclamation of unused licenses
Risk Scoring: Quantify financial exposure in real-time and prioritize remediation efforts for high-risk vendors
Leaver Process Management: Ensure immediate revocation of SaaS access and return of on-prem licenses to the pool upon employee departure to prevent leakage
Platform & Tool Management
ServiceNow SAMPro Ownership: Act as the product owner for the SAM module, managing Publisher Packs (Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, SAP) and ensuring healthy integration with SCCM, Jamf, Intune, and cloud portals
Qualification
Required
Experience: 8+ years in IT Asset Management, with significant experience managing large-scale portfolios (00M+ spend)
Technical Expertise: ServiceNow SAM Pro: Expert-level mastery is mandatory
Technical Expertise: Licensing Complexity: Deep expertise in complex licensing models for Oracle (Java, Database, Fusion), Microsoft (M365, Azure, SPLA), Salesforce, and AWS
Technical Expertise: Tool Familiarity: Strong understanding of SAM tool landscapes (Flexera, Snow, Aspera) and how they compare/integrate with ServiceNow
Process Acumen: Demonstrated ability to design 'Smart Procurement' workflows that check for existing rights before purchasing new licenses
Preferred
ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – Software Asset Management (CIS-SAM)
IAITAM Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)
ITIL v4 Specialist: High-velocity IT
Company
Saransh Inc
We provide recruitment, consulting and IT services for our clients, which focus on maximizing their revenue generation, enhancing business productivity and improving cost management.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sridhar Chimaladinne
FOUNDER & CEO
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