About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

S&P Global – Corporate

About the Role: Senior SAM Analyst – IT Asset Management

The Team: As a member of the SAM (Software Asset Management) team, you will apply your knowledge and experiences in managing Software Licensing by supporting and protecting S&P Global from software vendor audits, compliance, and regulatory risks, and overspending on software licenses. 

Responsibilities and Impact: The IT Asset Management team focuses on Software Asset Management ensuring licensing compliance is adhered to, and annual licensing expenses are optimized.  Both initiatives will result in reduced penalties and cost savings for the company. 

• Analyze large sets of data related to software installation, hardware configuration, procurement, financial, and license entitlement.

• Participates in audit readiness processes to ensure we are managing license compliance risks.

• Maintains proper implementation of Software Asset management discovery tools, policies, processes, and procedures for effective asset management.

• Builds strong working relationships with other IT departments, including but not limited to, Support & Services, IT Procurement, IT Architecture Group, and Technology Services Groups to ensure software discovery and reporting meets requirements.

• Recommends process improvement and automation opportunities.

• Research technology and licensing trends for potential impact on license compliance at S&P Global.

• Participates in vendor audit activities and responds in accordance with S&P Global policies and procedures.

• Performs pre-acquisition tasks related to software install/license purchase requests

• Manages and works software request tickets within the SAM repository

• Enters license entitlement records into the SAM repository

• Ensures Proof of Entitlement documentation is properly recorded and stored within the SAM repository.

What We’re Looking For: If you are an experienced Software Asset Management professional, who is passionate about driving IAITAM Best Practice development; data analysis; process integration; and optimizing the software license portfolio at S&P Global; this is an excellent opportunity.  We are looking for someone with a diverse combination of technical and business skills which includes process development, data analysis, technical research, data quality activities, software license reconciliation for top software publishers, KPI and report development, and maintaining accurate data within ServiceNow’s Software Asset Management platform used by S&P Global.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Legal, Computer Science, Information Systems or Business is required

• 3+ years of experience as a Software Asset Manager, Software License Auditor, IT Procurement, or related field is required

• 3+ years of experience analyzing data and utilizing data analysis tools and techniques

• Ability to collaborate with business and technology teams

• Experience working with software inventory discovery data and license entitlement data

• Experience interpreting complex legal, financial, and technical software licensing terms and conditions and contracts

• Prior experience with Office365/Teams Platforms.  Advanced Excel skills are preferred

• Experience working within the ServiceNow platform and Ariba are plusses.

• Industry certifications such as ITIL v4 and CSAM encouraged

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Software License Management, Software Audit, Software Procurement, or related field

• Prior experience in managing licensing for top software publishers such as Microsoft, Adobe, JetBrains, Oracle and OpenText

• Strong data analysis skills and experience working with relational database technologies such as Power BI, Tableau and Dremio

• Experience working with various software inventory discovery tools/data such as SCCM, IBM BigFix Inventory, ServiceNow Discovery, Tanium

• Ability to interpret complex legal and software licensing terms and conditions

• Research skills and the ability to work independently without detailed work instructions

• Familiarity with IAITAM Best Practice Library or ITIL v3 Asset and Configuration Management process areas a plus

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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