Abnormal AI is seeking to optimize its IT software investments, maintain compliance, advance its technical asset maturity, and support future IT and corporate budget planning by hiring an IT Software Asset Management (SAM) Specialist to manage the IT software portfolio contract lifecycle.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with SAM platforms such as Torii, ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, Snow Software, or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of software licensing models (e.g., SaaS, subscription, perpetual).
- Familiarity with contract terms, compliance requirements, and vendor audit preparedness.
- Strong data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development skills.
- Experience working in a remote-first company
- Certification in Software Asset Management (e.g., CSAM) or ITIL Foundation certification.
- Experience assisting in vendor negotiations, including providing usage and optimization data to Procurement.
Responsibilities
- Monitor software usage and reclaim licenses from inactive users.
- Track and maintain all IT software agreements, including renewal dates and compliance terms.
- Collaborate with Procurement to begin renewal conversations at least 90 days in advance; provide support materials such as usage reports and contract summaries.
- Identify duplicative or underused systems and lead the initiative to reduce waste and overlapping spend.
- Implement, configure, and maintain a SAM tool (Torii, ServiceNow SAM Pro or equivalent).
- Develop policies, processes, and reporting practices for software asset management.
- Deliver regular dashboards and reports on license utilization, renewals, compliance risks, optimization opportunities, and financial impact.
Other
- You thrive in structured, fast-paced environments where proactive ownership is key.
- You are a technical thinker who enjoys problem-solving, analyzing usage data, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- You are an operational leader who ensures no renewal or compliance task slips through the cracks.
- You are a collaborator, partnering with IT, Finance, and Procurement but leading the SAM process with independence and precision.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
