Job Title : Director, IT (Software License Compliance)
This posting has been extended beyond its anticipated closing date. Are you ready to direct and implement corporate IT initiatives that align with the Spectrums strategy and goals? As the Director, IT (Software License Compliance), you will organize and manage IT functions, including networks, infrastructure, and enterprise systems, while implementing IT standards and policies. You will guide the development and acquisition of new technologies to enhance internal operations and data delivery, continually evaluate software licensing strategies, and provide strategic guidance on software asset management. Partner with IT leadership, Procurement, and Legal to ensure compliance, manage budgets, track entitlements, and oversee software audits and licensing agreements.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Oversee a sector of the IT functional area
- Implement IT plans according to the IT and corporate strategy
- Deploy IT staff to support maximum performance
- Ensure field compliance with IT standards, policies and procedures
- Accountable for the function's budgets and approves related capital expenditures
- Assist with the creation and successful management of multi-million-dollar budgets
- Assist with negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts with third-party vendors
Working Conditions
Office environmentWhat You'll Bring to Spectrum
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or related field or equivalent work experience7+ years IT work experience5+ years leadership experience3+ years project management experienceProficient in English and basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and ExcelKnowledgeable in managing software asset management solutions and computer / network systemsExperienced in leading teams, providing feedback, and collaborating with diverse stakeholdersSkilled in organizing resources, establishing priorities, and managing operational / project budgetsCapable of multitasking and adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated knowledge of information technologies and methodologies related to assigned IT segment or area, with the ability to learn and support new systems and applicationsAbility to recruit, motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the jobDemonstrated in-depth technical skills with knowledge of a wide variety of tools and technologies and extensive knowledge in a subset of these skillsPreferred Qualifications
Closely collaborate with procurement, legal, business unit, finance, and operational staff to understand specific contractual software license obligations and provide advice and guidance to develop solutions consistent with business needsAdvise the business on technical and contractual issues and the associated risks involving compliance in addition to status and whereabouts of company inventoryInfluence the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of major, complex and / or non-standard contracts, including support and maintenance agreements, services, consulting and nondisclosure agreements to align compliance terms with Spectrum technology and operational processesServe as the primary lead for tracking all software license management and compliance, ensuring Spectrum is managing and using the authorized software according to the defined license termsDrive full, efficient, and effective utilization of the licensing Spectrum has purchasedWork with product and technology teams to implement necessary operational changes to track, report, and manage software license metrics and related contract requirementsEstablish a process for ongoing tracking of software compliance and support the process for any internal or external software verification request or auditManage and lead a team in the efficient, effective operation of software asset managementTravel as requiredFull timeOffice environmentThis position is eligible to work in a hybrid work model (combination of in-office and remote days)