Role & responsibilities The IT Audit & Compliance team is seeking a License Compliance Analyst to support software asset management (SAM) activities, with a focus on license compliance, optimization, and audit readiness. This role will be responsible for performing license reconciliation, developing Effective License Positions (ELPs), and supporting vendor audit and true-up activities.

Key Responsibilities
Perform license compliance reviews, including reconciliation of entitlements vs. deployments
Develop and maintain Effective License Position (ELP) reporting
Support audit readiness, vendor inquiries, and true-up activities
Identify and drive remediation of compliance risks and optimization prospects
Interpret software licensing terms and contracts (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, SAP)
Collaborate with Software Title Owners to ensure accurate license tracking and usage alignment
Collect, validate, and reconcile data from tools such as Flexera, ServiceNow CMDB, and SCCM
Maintain data integrity across SAM/ITAM systems and asset baselines

Required Qualifications




Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
4+ years of experience in Software Asset Management (SAM), ITAM, or license compliance
Experience with license reconciliation, ELP development, and audit support
Working knowledge of major vendor licensing models
Experience with tools such as Flexera, ServiceNow, and SCCM

Key Competencies
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Effective communication
Robust organizational skills

Role Scope / Expectations
Support ongoing license compliance and optimization initiatives
Contribute to audit defense and vendor engagement activities
Drive data quality and continuous improvement across SAM processes

Preferred candidate profile

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SaaS/cloud licensing (e.g., Microsoft 365)
Familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
Exposure to SAP/Coupa procurement processes

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