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Job Description

looking for an experienced, analytical, and results-driven Software Asset Manager to join our Global Technology organization. In this role, you’ll own and evolve the software asset lifecycle strategy across Nike’s global enterprise—ensuring license compliance, optimizing software investments, and reducing risk across a complex technology landscape.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of software licensing, vendor management, and asset governance. You bring a passion for automation, continuous improvement, and enterprise-scale problem solving. You thrive in ambiguity and know how to build trust with stakeholders across technology, legal, finance, and procurement.

As a Software Asset Manager, you will:

Lead the end-to-end lifecycle management of all enterprise software assets—from procurement through retirement.

Manage license compliance for key publishers (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, IBM, SAP) and prepare for and respond to software audits.

Maintain and mature the SAM Pro module in ServiceNow, ensuring accuracy of entitlement, discovery, and consumption data.

Analyze software usage to identify cost savings, eliminate shelfware, and recommend rightsizing or harvesting opportunities.

Partner with Legal and Procurement to support contract negotiations, renewals, and true-ups with actionable license data.

Define and enforce enterprise-wide policies, controls, and processes to mitigate software compliance risk.

Produce executive-level dashboards and reporting to enable governance and drive strategic decisions.

Collaborate with InfoSec, Architecture, and Business Technology teams to ensure approved, secure, and licensed software is deployed.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

5+ years of experience in Software Asset Management or Licensing Management in a global enterprise environment.

Strong working knowledge of enterprise software licensing models (e.g., user-based, device-based, subscription, cloud/SaaS).

Hands-on experience with ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, Snow, or similar tools.

Familiarity with software compliance frameworks and audit response practices.

Proven ability to interpret and translate complex license agreements into actionable controls and insights.

Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.