Software Asset Management Analyst

Avantor is looking for a Software Asset Management Analyst to oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of software assets across the enterprise. The Analyst will manage the software asset lifecycle, maintain the company's IT software portfolio, and ensure compliance with business needs and technology strategy.

Requirements

• Manage the full software asset lifecycle, ensuring activities such as procurement, deployment, usage tracking, renewal, and retirement are executed either directly or in collaboration with responsible teams.
• Maintain and continuously improve the company's IT software portfolio, ensuring accurate representation of software products, versions, licensing models, and ownership.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Security, and IT Operations to ensure compliance, cost optimization, and contractual alignment.
• Monitor usage and entitlements to identify opportunities for consolidation, savings, and license reallocation.
• Document, communicate, and enforce software standards and policies across the organization.
• Work with 3rd party SAM vendors to deliver Effective License Position reports on selected software products during renewals.
• Support audits and compliance initiatives with accurate software inventory, license documentation, and usage reporting.
• Maintain relationships with key software vendors, internal stakeholders and 3rd party SAM vendors to stay informed about product changes, licensing updates, and renewal timelines.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that provide visibility into software usage, compliance status, and portfolio health.
• Participate in the evaluation and onboarding of new software solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and IT standards.
• Evaluate, select, and support SAM tool implementation, ensuring appropriate integration with CMDB and other IT systems.
• Act as a subject matter expert for software lifecycle management processes and tools.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Provide training and guidance to IT and business teams on SAM best practices.
• Provide asset-related data for investigations or audits beyond SAM scope (e.g. fraud or theft).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance