CDM Smith is seeking a Senior IT Asset Management Specialist to lead and manage all aspects of the software lifecycle, including sourcing, procurement, planning, budgeting, compliance, and auditing, to shape how the organization sources, manages, and optimizes IT software and services.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience administering ServiceNow, particularly in SAM or ITAM modules.
- Led initiatives to automate software asset tracking and reporting processes.
- Experience managing and configuring Software Asset Management tools, such as ServiceNow SAM, Flexera, Snow License Manager, or Certero.
- Strong background in software license analysis, including reconciliation, entitlement tracking, and audit preparation.
- Demonstrated understanding of various license and subscription models, including perpetual, SaaS, volume licensing, and enterprise agreements.
- Proficient in using enterprise procurement platforms such as Oracle or SAP for software purchasing and tracking.
- Advanced ability to use finance and procurement processes, policies and systems.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update IT asset management databases, procurement tools, and compliance systems to ensure accurate, real-time visibility.
- Analyze trends, anticipate future IT needs, and develop budget forecasts that help us stay ahead of demand while avoiding overspend.
- Prepare reports and perform analysis to proactively identify savings and improvements.
- Report on utilization, explain budget variances, and present forecasts to key stakeholders across the organization.
- Conduct audits on software licenses, take corrective actions, and manage agreement renewals to secure the best pricing and service levels.
- Research emerging IT products and services, meet with vendors, evaluate offerings, and recommend the best solutions to support our mission.
- Develop and implement continuous process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Other
- Drive vendor partnerships: Source quotes, evaluate proposals, negotiate agreements, and place purchase orders for a wide range of IT software and services.
- Lead and mentor: Organize departmental projects, delegate tasks, evaluate outcomes, and provide day-to-day guidance and training to team members.
- Make an impact: Work across multiple teams to ensure technology investments deliver strong ROI and align with organizational goals.
- 5 years related experience.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
