We are seeking an IT Asset Management Specialist with experience in software audits. This role involves managing software licenses and hardware, as well as consulting on audits. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, a deep understanding of the software asset management lifecycle, licensing, and the ability to communicate effectively with product teams, senior leadership, and executives. The specialist will provide updates and address concerns with IT leadership and provide ongoing training on technology, procedures, and service quality standards.
What You'll Do
Software Asset Management (SAM)
You'll participate in logging and tracking software assets in a software license management system.
You'll perform internal audits to determine license positions and assist with annual compliance reporting or renewals. Analyze data to optimize license positions and mitigate risks.
You'll engage in research, planning, scoping and ongoing support for software license inquiries and implementation.
You will manage and track software subscription licenses for Microsoft and other required major publishers.
You'll share software license knowledge with internal teams.
You'll enforce IT software policies and standards. Follow up on status of and verify the desired outcome of software remediation/optimization effort.
You will service as liaison between internal and external parties. Create, monitor, and report project correspondences by preparing and reviewing action plans, proposals, memos, meeting minutes, and emails.
You'll facilitate meetings, coordinate tasks for software asset management project and report status, escalate barriers and provide options.
Audit
Project manage software audits by acting as the single point of contact with internal teams and auditors to prepare, coordinate, and respond to all audit requests.
You will mediate between internal contacts and external auditors.
You will maintain an inventory of software and related hardware.
What You'll Need
To thrive in the role, you have 3-5 years of experience leading software audit defense in coordination with procurement and cooperate legal.
You have a strong desire to provide high-quality customer service and offer guidance regarding software licensing while maintaining compliance.
You have exceptional presentation and communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.
You have a broad IT asset management and IT infrastructure background.
You have in-depth knowledge of Microsoft licensing agreements and experience with Microsoft annual true-up and contract renewals is a plus.
You have the ability to prioritize your workload and collaborate cross-functionally with various teams.
Your self-direction, takes initiative, with project management skills and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
You have processing design and improvement skills.
Your proficiency in software asset management tools (Flexera One is a plus).
You have relevant IT asset management certifications, such as CSAM, CITAM, or CHAMP is a plus.
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.
Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.