Junior Software Asset Manager

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We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Junior Software Asset Manager to join our growing SAM team. In this role, you will support the day-to-day administration, tracking, and optimization of our software estate.

You will gain hands-on experience working with industry-leading tooling (Flexera), assist with data preparation for large publisher contract renewals, and help compile evidence for audit defense. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring SAM professional to develop their career, working closely with Procurement and various business entities to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive operational efficiency.

• Flexera Data Maintenance: Support the administration of Flexera. Assist in importing licensing entitlements, updating software inventories, and ensuring data integrity within the asset management platform.

• Procurement Support: Assist Senior SAM and Global Procurement teams in preparing for contract renewals with large publishers (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, Salesforce). Help gather usage statistics and deployment data to identify underutilized licenses.

• Audit Defense Assistance: Support the audit mitigation process by collecting required deployment data, organizing proof-of-purchase records, and maintaining audit documentation folders.

• Business Unit Engagement: Actively follow up with various business entities and technical teams to ensure they execute assigned optimization tasks (e.g., reclaiming unused software, uninstalling unauthorized applications, and reallocating licenses).

• Reporting & Analysis: Generate routine software compliance and optimization reports. Help identify variances between software installations and purchased entitlements to highlight potential financial risks or savings.

***This role can be located in any US based Verizon hub location.***

• Bachelor's degree or one or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.

• Experience with software and infrastructure

• Experience procurement or asset management

• Experience in software contracts and licensing metrics.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Experience in coordinating with cross functional teams from legal, sourcing and business units.

• Strong quantitative skills.

• Experience in reading and interpreting legal documents such as contracts, amendments, etc.

• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-oriented, collaborative work environment.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Critical thinking skills with the ability to execute on details.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.