Summary
A Software Asset Management Specialist is responsible for managing the lifecycle of software assets within an organization using tools like ServiceNow SAM Pro. This role involves ensuring compliance with licensing agreements
optimizing software usage and maintaining accurate records of software assets. The specialist collaborates with various departments including IT
procurement and finance to align software asset management strategies with business objectives.

Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate software asset inventories using enterprise SAM tools (e g , ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, Snow)
Manage the end-to-end software lifecycle: acquisition, deployment, maintenance, and retirement
Analyze software usage data to optimize licensing and reduce unused or underused software
Ensure ongoing compliance with vendor license agreements and industry regulations




Conduct internal software audits and support vendor or third-party audit requests
Interpret and apply complex licensing rules across various models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual, etc)
Collaborate with procurement to validate licensing requirements prior to software purchases
Maintain and reconcile entitlement records against deployments and usage data
Automate license harvesting and reclamation using SAM tool workflows
Monitor software renewal dates and proactively manage renewals to avoid penalties
Create and maintain license position reports (Effective License Positions ELPs) for key vendors
Develop optimization strategies to drive cost avoidance and value realization
Integrate SAM tools with ITSM and CMDB platforms to ensure real-time accuracy
Apply software normalization and categorization for consistent reporting

📌 Software Asset Management Professional Noida
🏢 Shashwath Solution
📍 Noida