Senior Software Asset Management (SAM)
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About the Role
Dautom is seeking a Senior Software Asset Management professional for a contract role with a global client. The role requires 6-10 years of hands-on SAM experience, ServiceNow SAM Pro certification, and FinOps expertise.
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Responsibilities
- Deliver SAM services to enterprise or government clients
- Lead or participate in vendor audits
- Manage EA renewals, subscription renewals, and vendor negotiations
- Perform cloud cost optimization and FinOps aligned license optimization
Requirements
- 6 – 10 years of hands on Software Asset Management / Licensing experience (not procurement only or CMDB only profiles)
- Prior experience working with a service provider, MSP, or managed services vendor delivering SAM services to enterprise or government clients
- Active ServiceNow SAM Pro certification is mandatory. Hands on administration and configuration of SAM Pro required
- Demonstrable hands on FinOps experience: cloud cost optimization, showback/chargeback, Azure/SaaS consumption analysis, and FinOps aligned license optimization
- Expert level licensing knowledge across at least 4 of: Microsoft (M365, Windows Server, SQL, AVS), Adobe, Autodesk, Oracle, VMware/Broadcom, Red Hat
- Has personally led or been a core participant in at least 2 major vendor audits (Microsoft / Oracle / Adobe / Autodesk / VMware)
- Proven track record in EA renewals, subscription renewals, and vendor negotiations with documented savings or cost avoidance outcomes
- Hands on administration of at least one of: ServiceNow SAM Pro (required as above), Flexera One / FlexNet, SNOW License Manager
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Client Introduction
- In this role, you will collaborate closely with one of our esteemed clients—a global leader in their industry, recognized for their commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence. They have partnered with Dautom as their trusted IT consulting provider for upcoming strategic initiatives.
Mandatory Skills
- SAM Experience 6 – 10 years of hands on Software Asset Management / Licensing experience (not procurement only or CMDB only profiles).
- Service Provider / MSP Background: Prior experience working with a service provider, MSP, or managed services vendor delivering SAM services to enterprise or government clients.
- ServiceNow SAM Pro — Certified: Active ServiceNow SAM Pro certification is mandatory. Hands on administration and configuration of SAM Pro required.
- FinOps — Hands On: Demonstrable hands on FinOps experience: cloud cost optimization, showback/chargeback, Azure/SaaS consumption analysis, and FinOps aligned license optimization. FinOps Certified Practitioner preferred.
- Vendor Licensing Depth: Expert level licensing knowledge across at least 4 of: Microsoft (M365, Windows Server, SQL, AVS), Adobe, Autodesk, Oracle, VMware/Broadcom, Red Hat.
- Audit Leadership: Has personally led or been a core participant in at least 2 major vendor audits (Microsoft / Oracle / Adobe / Autodesk / VMware).
- Contract Negotiation: Proven track record in EA renewals, subscription renewals, and vendor negotiations with documented savings or cost avoidance outcomes.
- SAM Tooling: Hands on administration of at least one of: ServiceNow SAM Pro (required as above), Flexera One / FlexNet, SNOW License Manager.
About Dautom
- Dautom is a globally recognized leader in IT consulting services. With a steadfast commitment to innovation, excellence, and people centric values, we empower organizations by strengthening their IT teams with top tier talent.
- Our greatest strength lies in our skilled IT professionals. We have built a workplace culture founded on trust, respect, continuous learning, and career growth. As an employer of choice, we take pride in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where employees thrive.
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