Project Manager-SAM

Project Manager

Salary: $86,250-$115,000

Benefits include:

• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k)/profit sharing

Overview:

Our client is seeking a seasoned Project Manager with proven experience in Software Asset Management (SAM) to lead and deliver initiatives focused on optimizing software usage, ensuring compliance, and enhancing cost-efficiency across the enterprise. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience managing complex SAM projects, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for SAM initiatives, from planning through execution and closure.
• Collaborate with Procurement, IT, Security, and Legal teams to develop and refine software asset policies and processes.
• Manage software license compliance efforts and coordinate audits or vendor true-ups.
• Oversee the implementation or enhancement of SAM tools and ensure their integration with existing ITSM/CMDB platforms.
• Identify opportunities to optimize license usage, reduce risk, and manage software lifecycle more effectively.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, risk registers, and status reporting for stakeholders.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with third-party software vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and change management related to SAM processes and tools.
• Support financial tracking and budgeting for software assets, renewals, and contracts.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Project Management experience, with a strong emphasis on software asset lifecycle projects.
• Direct experience in Software Asset Management (SAM)-ideally involving tools like ServiceNow, Flexera, Snow Software, or similar.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and IT service management platforms.
• Proven experience managing vendor relations and compliance audits.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, IBM).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent) is preferred.
• ITAM or SAM certifications (e.g., CSAM, CITAM) are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or related field.