SAM SME / SAM Analyst

As a SAM SME / SAM Analyst at APN Consulting, Inc., you will be responsible for providing expert knowledge and guidance in the management and optimization of software assets. Your role will involve developing and implementing SAM processes, advising on best practices, and ensuring compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with senior management to integrate SAM strategies into broader IT and business plans, negotiate contracts for software acquisition, and use data analytics to drive decisions and improve SAM practices. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement SAM processes - Advise on best practices for software asset management - Ensure compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements - Develop and refine SAM policies and strategies - Collaborate with senior management to integrate SAM strategies into broader IT and business plans - Negotiate contracts and agreements for software acquisition - Use data analytics to drive decisions and improve SAM practices - Hands-on experience with SAM tools - Extensive knowledge of software licensing, compliance, and industry best practices Qualifications Required: - Overall 8+ years of experience in developing and implementing SAM processes - Certifications relevant to software asset management (e.g., CSAM, CITAM) - Strong understanding of software asset management - Experience in negotiating contracts for software acquisition - Proficiency in using data analytics to improve SAM practices - In-depth knowledge of software licensing, compliance, and industry best practices,