Software Asset Manager

Company: Volt
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

Volt is Immediately Hiring for - Software Asset Manager

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.



As a Software Asset Manager - You will:

Requirements (Must Haves) :

Active Public Trust Clearance

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Software Asset Manager to oversee software license tracking, entitlement management, and compliance across enterprise environments in support of one of our clients. This position will work on-site in the Washington, D.C. area and is critical to maintaining an efficient, cost-effective, and compliant software asset management (SAM) program. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of ServiceNow Software Asset Management (SAM Pro), experience managing entitlements, and strong documentation skills for developing SOPs and maintaining a knowledge base.

This role requires proactive collaboration with procurement, IT, legal, and vendor management teams to ensure software licensing is optimized and all assets are properly tracked and documented.

Responsibilities:
--- Manage the complete lifecycle of software assets, including acquisition, deployment, maintenance, renewals, and decommissioning.
--- Track and manage software license entitlements, usage, and compliance using ServiceNow SAM Pro.
--- Maintain and regularly update an approved software repository to ensure organizational standards and software hygiene.
--- Ensure all software assets and entitlements are accurately recorded and continuously reconciled across systems.
--- Author and maintain clear, detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contribute to a robust knowledge base to support internal software asset management processes.
--- Support software license audits and ensure alignment with vendor agreements and organizational policies.
--- Collaborate with procurement, legal, security, IT operations, and business stakeholders to align licensing strategies, resolve issues, and support planning for renewals or new acquisitions.
--- Analyze license usage trends to identify cost-saving opportunities such as reclamation or consolidation.
--- Generate reports and dashboards within ServiceNow to support internal audits, compliance checks, and executive briefings.
--- Support software deployment teams with license validation, version tracking, and distribution governance.
--- Train stakeholders and end users on software asset management policies and ServiceNow processes.

Personal Skills:
--- Collaborative: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with technical teams, procurement, finance, and legal to achieve shared goals.
--- Communicative: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively document, report, and explain licensing concepts to diverse audiences.
--- Detail-Oriented: Focused on accuracy and compliance, with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve data quality issues.
--- Process-Oriented: Skilled in developing, documenting, and refining repeatable asset management processes.
--- Analytical: Able to assess usage data and licensing terms to make informed recommendations.
--- Independent & Proactive: Capable of managing day-to-day responsibilities without supervision while seeking out improvements to SAM workflows.

Job Requirements:
Education & Experience:
--- 3 to 5 years of experience in Software Asset Management, Software Licensing, or IT Asset Management with a software focus.
--- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with ServiceNow SAM Pro, including license models, entitlements, and reconciliation processes.
--- Strong understanding of various software licensing models (perpetual, subscription, SaaS, enterprise agreements, etc.).
--- Experience maintaining software catalogs, license entitlement records, and compliance documentation.
--- Experience creating and maintaining SOPs and internal knowledge documentation.
--- Familiarity with federal procurement and IT governance practices is preferred.
--- Experience with ITIL-based processes for asset and configuration management is a plus.

Tools & Technologies:
--- Advanced knowledge of ServiceNow Software Asset Management (SAM Pro).
--- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including functions for license reconciliation and reporting.
--- Familiarity with software discovery tools and license tracking utilities.
--- Experience with tools related to contract/license management is a plus.

Additional Qualifications:
--- Active Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one.
--- Ability to work on-site full-time in the Washington, D.C. area.
--- No travel required (0%).
--- Strong organizational skills and commitment to accuracy and compliance.

This is a Full Time, Contract opportunity.



Location : Washington, DC (Onsite)

Job Type: W-2 Contract

Duration : 6+ Month (Possible Extension)

Pay Rate : $26-$31/hr on w2



Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible



Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).



Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.



Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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