**Details** + **Department:** Technology Business Operations + **Schedule:** Full time + **Location:** Remote **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._ **Responsibilities** As a member of the Service Asset and Configuration Management team, the **Software Asset Management Process and Technology Manager** plays a critical role in effective management of a large enterprise software estate. The primary responsibilities of this role will be to mature the daily and long-term strategic management of software assets within the organization, assist in guiding the organization in developing a Software Asset Management structure and strategy, develop policies and procedures, and planning around Ascension’s Asset Management tools. **SAM Process and Technology Manager Roles and Responsibilities** + Establish and maintain the Software Asset Management Strategy and Roadmap based on business, service and operational customers needs and strategies + Provide direction for the work of multiple analysts and mentor the organization on software asset management services, concepts, policies and procedures, compliance and resolution/escalation of issues. + Build and mature software license positions in Flexera/FlexNet Manager + Leverage experience in Flexera to drive additional program maturity and mentor team members in best practices + Assist in maintaining Flexera system health and identification of expanded use cases + Improve organizational productivity and maximize return on investment by minimizing software costs + Develop, implement and refine Software Asset Management processes and procedures + Ensure compliance with software license agreements + Apply understanding and experience with perpetual and subscription license models, SaaS, user licensing, device licensing, network licensing, metered/consumption-based licensing + Assist legal and vendor management partners with defense of audits and inquiries from third parties + Participate in software-related sourcing events and renewals, as needed + Support exception process for non-standard software requests + Drive enterprise risk reduction through collaboration with product owners by finding opportunities for software updates, reclamation or removal + Develop and introduce standards list to support Software Asset Management standards and governance + Assist with the development and implementation of reporting to optimize internal efficiencies and support dedicated asset management + Identify opportunities to streamline and improve processes through automation + Drive management of usage monitoring and related support processes **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + Certification credentialed from the International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers preferred. Education: + High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. + 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred. **Additional Preferences** + Minimum 5+ years experience in a Software Asset Management or related role in a corporate environment + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related professional experience + Possess a deep understanding of Asset Management standard methodologies, including heavy software license management focus. + Familiar with, or industry knowledge of Flexera **:** Flexera One, Flexnet Manager, ServiceNow SAM Pro + ITIL V3 Foundation, ITIL Service Transition, and Asset Management tool knowledge + Good interpersonal/ human relation skills + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment + Ability to work independently, as part of a software asset management team and collaboratively with other internal and external teams to accomplish goals + Experience with data analytics and reporting, such as Tableau, a plus + Experience navigating license agreements with large vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, a plus + Experience creating reports and generating metrics on various IT software asset management activities and the terms and conditions of software license agreements \#AscensionTechnologies #LI-Remote **Why Join Our Team** When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 134,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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