Software Asset Management - Product Owner

Job description

Position Overview
The Software Asset Management (SAM) Product Owner is responsible for defining, prioritizing, and driving the roadmap for the organization’s SAM capabilities. This role ensures that software assets across the enterprise are managed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements. Acting as the bridge between business stakeholders, IT operations, procurement, cybersecurity, and vendors, the SAM Product Owner ensures that the SAM platform, processes, and data deliver maximum value. The SAM Product Owner will manage a team of SAM Analysts.
 

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Strategy

• Develop and maintain the SAM product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with IT, procurement, security, and financial objectives.
• Translate business needs into clear epics, features, and user stories for development and operational teams.
• Prioritize the backlog to ensure delivery of high-value features that support compliance, optimization, and lifecycle management.

SAM Process & Capability Leadership

• Own and continuously improve SAM processes across the full software lifecycle: request → acquisition → deployment → usage → retirement.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to software compliance, cost avoidance, contract optimization, and asset lifecycle accuracy.
• Partner with procurement and finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and contract renewals.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding SAM capabilities, tooling, reporting, and data needs.
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