Principal Lead Software Licensing Expert

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Licensing Expert to support Software Asset Management (SAM) initiatives with a strong focus on Effective License Position (ELP) creation, license compliance, and optimization. This role requires deep expertise in software licensing across major vendors such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, SAP, VMware, and Red Hat, SaaS application licensing, etc. along with hands-on experience using ServiceNow SAM Pro.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end SAM operations, ensuring accurate license tracking, and driving compliance across the organization. They will play a critical role in minimizing licensing risks, optimizing software spend, and supporting audit readiness through robust license intelligence and governance.
This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze licensing data, identify optimization opportunities, and align software usage with business and contractu...