Sr Director – Software Asset Management

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities 

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Develop and lead the software asset management strategy aligned with organizational goals and software vendor relationships. 
• Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements, minimizing the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties. 
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, participate in negotiating favorable licensing terms, and manage software procurement effectively. 
• Maintain an accurate inventory of software licenses, ensuring transparency and accountability. 
• Establish and enforce software asset management policies, processes, and controls. 
• Prepare for and manage software license audits, responding to audit requests and minimizing potential liabilities. 
• Lead and develop a team of software asset management professionals and influence stakeholders throughout Aerospace
• Provide regular reports and analysis on software asset management activities and cost savings. 
• Educate internal stakeholders on software asset management best practices and compliance requirements. 
• Evaluate software technologies for compatibility and compliance with licensing agreements. 

 
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 13 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 15 years of professional experience
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience Technical Program Management
• Minimum 5 years professional experience as a People Leader.
• Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience

Desired Skills:

• Professional certifications in software asset management (e.g., SAM, CSAM, IAITAM) are advantageous. 
• Strong experience in strategic contract negotiation and supplier management. 
• Demonstrated effective strategy development and execution.  Strategic thinker with the ability to create and execute concrete action plans.
• Strong negotiation experience and skills, while working with complex suppliers
• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading and influencing across a complex, global matrix organization.
• Collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from stakeholders.
• Strong track record of understanding and interest in current and emerging technologies related to job responsibilities demonstrated through training, job experience and / or industry activities.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean principles and implementing standard work.  Uses critical thinking skills and disciplined approaches to help leaders and leadership teams resolve issues and define solutions.
• Ability to establish operational performance metrics and drive continuous efficiencies and improvements for systems, processes, and resources.
• Ability to decompose problems and make decisions when problems or solutions are not 100 defined.
• May manage other people leaders and demonstrated ability to manage senior individual contributors.
• Experience of coaching, mentoring, and developing team members and providing feedback on performance toward goals.
• Ability to proactively identify and remove obstacles or barriers on behalf of the team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated financial responsibility and accountability.

The base pay range for this position is $176,000 - $293,300. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on February 23, 2024.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.  

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
 

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