Software Asset Management Specialist (Hybrid Work Options)

Overview

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. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping how our organization sources, manages, and optimizes IT software and services. You'll work closely with vendors, negotiate contracts that deliver both value and performance, and ensure our teams have the technology they need to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Drive vendor partnerships : Source quotes, evaluate proposals, negotiate agreements, and place purchase orders for a wide range of IT software and services.
• Keep us running efficiently : Maintain and update IT asset management databases, procurement tools, and compliance systems to ensure accurate, real-time visibility.
• Forecast and optimize costs : 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.
• Provide insights that matter : Report on utilization, explain budget variances, and present forecasts to key stakeholders across the organization.
• Ensure compliance & reliability : Conduct audits on software licenses, take corrective actions, and manage agreement renewals to secure the best pricing and service levels.
• Lead and mentor : Organize departmental projects, delegate tasks, evaluate outcomes, and provide day-to-day guidance and training to team members.
• Explore and recommend : 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.
• Make an impact : Work across multiple teams to ensure technology investments deliver strong ROI and align with organizational goals.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

SAM, CSAM (Certified Software Asset Manager), or SAMS (Software Asset Management Specialist) certifications preferred.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https : / / www.cdmsmith.com / en / Video / Meet-CDM-Smith)

Join Us

CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location

United States - Nationwide

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Travel and Other Details

Amount of Travel Required : 5%

Assignment Category : Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available : No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities

Background and Compliance Information

Background checks and drug testing information and consumer reports : CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks, credit checks where applicable, and drug testing for designated positions. Details provided in offer and applicable laws.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum : $77,667

Pay Range Maximum : $128,128

Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location and Legal

Work Location Options : Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Massachusetts Applicants : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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