Software Asset Management Lead/SME

We are seeking a qualified ServiceNow Software Asset Management Lead for a long-term contract with a client, a large Federal government integrator. The end customer is a Federal government agency. Candidate must be able to eligible to obtain a public trust clearance prior to starting. *Position is onsite daily in Baltimore, MD (Woodlawn area) Pay rate range: $70-$72hr The Software Asset Management Lead NOT a developer) is responsible for assisting with client's software asset lifecycle program, ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and cost optimization. This role works with team of technical professionals and partners closely with Infrastructure, Security, Procurement, Finance, and Risk Management to protect enterprise assets and reduce operational and compliance risk. Experience in managing the end-to-end Software Asset Management (SAM) lifecycle, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, utilization, and retirement of software assets across the enterprise Experience in utilizing ServiceNow Asset Management (SAM PRO) for tracking and managing SW assets. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and standard operating controls to mitigate cybersecurity, endpoint, and physical asset risk. Strong verbal and written communications Position Description Manage the end-to-end Software Asset Management (SAM) lifecycle, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, utilization, and retirement of software assets across the enterprise. Provide leadership and guidance to work provided by a team of technical professionals. Ensure accurate inventory reporting, reconciliation, and documentation to support regulatory and financial requirements. Identify and recommend automation and tooling enhancements to improve governance and reporting maturity. Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve software asset management process maturity. Track software entitlements, monitor license usage, and conduct internal audits to ensure compliance and cost-efficiency. Perform in-depth data analysis in ServiceNow to provide visibility into software usage and compliance status. Compile financial, contractual, and inventory analysis data to support enterprise IT asset lifecycle management. Recommend and help enforce SAM policies and procedures to ensure software compliance and mitigate audit risks. Respond to internal and external audit requests; investigate licensing discrepancies and resolve compliance issues. Support onboarding of new enterprise software titles into ServiceNow SAM Pro, including gathering requirements, conducting stakeholder interviews, and documenting business and technical needs. Collect, analyze, and maintain data on software usage, versioning, contract end dates, and license information to ensure accurate asset tracking. Assist in developing strategies for software consolidation, licensing compliance, and cost reduction initiatives. Analyze business processes, data flows, and operational reporting. Required: 7+ years of experience with Enterprise-Wide Software Asset Management 5+ years of experience with ServiceNow Software Asset Management (SAM Pro) and Hardware Asset Management (HAM Pro) implementations. Knowledge of enterprise software licensing, contract management, and asset lifecycle processes. Familiarity with asset data normalization, catalog items, workspaces and compliance dashboards. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in data management. If you are interested in this position, please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com . Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pay Details: $70.00 to $72.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.