Sr. Analyst, Software Asset Management

Skechers•Manhattan Beach, CA

2d•$110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Skechers is seeking a Senior Analyst to join our IT Infrastructure & Operations team, supporting and helping to establish the Software Asset Management (SAM) program. This role combines data analysis, compliance monitoring, and process execution with program development responsibilities to ensure software license optimization, cost management, and regulatory compliance across our global technology environment. The Senior Analyst will act as a key advisor to IT and business leadership on software governance, SaaS and cloud subscriptions, and software-related risk.

Requirements

5+ years Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, or related field experience in medium to large enterprise environments
2+ years experience establishing or significantly contributing to SAM program development including process design, governance, and tool implementation
3+ years experience with enterprise software licensing (Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, VMware, SaaS, Cloud)
Proven experience supporting SAM programs and leading compliance initiatives
Strong knowledge of software licensing models (perpetual, subscription, user, device, consumption-based, SaaS) and SAM tools (ServiceNow, Flexera, or similar Service Management platforms)
Strong understanding of virtualization, cloud computing, and ITIL frameworks
Experience leading process improvement and program development initiatives
Experience with data analysis and reporting; proficiency with advanced Excel and/or analytics/scripting tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, or similar) is highly desirable
Bachelor's degree (IT, Business, Data Analytics, or related field)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder influence skills
Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational capabilities including maintaining policies, procedures, and audit evidence
Ability to lead independent initiatives and manage multiple priorities
Experience working in cross-functional teams and leading stakeholder engagement, governance forums, and training sessions
Proficiency in data visualization, reporting tools, and program development
Strong business acumen and risk-awareness, with the ability to balance cost, compliance, and business needs in recommendations

Nice To Haves

CSAM (Certified Software Asset Manager) or working toward certification
ITIL Foundation or higher

Responsibilities

Assist in designing and implementing comprehensive Software Asset Management program components and maturity roadmaps (aligned to ISO 19770 and ITAM standards)
Help develop and maintain SAM policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks (ISO 19770, ITAM standards)
Lead execution of end-to-end SAM processes: procurement → request → deployment → monitoring → optimization → compliance → retirement.
Create, maintain, and own the quality of software asset inventory and license management databases.
Support evaluation, implementation, and management of SAM tools.
Integrate with existing ITSM/CMDB systems, endpoint management, cloud platforms, HR, and financial systems
Analyze software usage data, SaaS subscription data, and license consumption patterns to identify trends and optimization opportunities
Lead development of comprehensive reports and dashboards on software inventory, compliance status, utilization, risk, and cost metrics
Take ownership of SAM tool administration and configuration along with related integrations to support automated discovery, reconciliation, and reporting
Establish and track SAM metrics and KPIs (cost per license, utilization rates, compliance scores)
Partner with cross-functional teams to support software forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
Monitor compliance with software licensing agreements and vendor terms
Lead software audits, license true-ups, and coordinate vendor audit response preparation including documentation, data packages, and remediation plans
Identify and help mitigate software compliance risks and security vulnerabilities
Support primary vendor liaison activities and participate in licensing negotiations
Maintain comprehensive audit trails, compliance documentation and playbooks
Coordinate with hardware asset management to ensure proper license reclamation and reassignment
Lead cost reduction initiatives through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations
Support procurement team with software contract analysis and provide renewal recommendations including license metrics and consolidation opportunities
Collaborate with IT teams, procurement, legal, and business units on SAM initiatives
Partner with security teams to align software compliance with cybersecurity objectives
Provide training and guidance to IT staff on SAM processes and tools.
Support change management activities to drive adoption of appropriate processes
Help drive adoption of standard software catalogs and self-service request workflows, influencing stakeholders to reduce non-standard and redundant tools