Company Overview:

When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM 

Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.

Position Overview:

Your role as a Asset Management Analyst is to effectively manage and optimize the organization's software assets. You will be responsible for ensuring license agreement compliance, tracking software inventory, and implementing best practices to optimize software utilization and costs. Your knowledge of software licensing, inventory management, and vendor relations will be critical in ensuring legal compliance and maximizing the value of software investments.

What you’ll do as the Asset Management Analyst:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Software Asset Inventory: Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of software licenses, versions, and deployments throughout the organization.
• License Compliance: Ensure adherence to software licensing agreements, monitor license usage, and take necessary measures to address any non-compliance issues.
• License Optimization: Analyze software usage patterns, identify opportunities for optimization, and implement strategies to optimize license allocation and reduce costs (ex: co-terming agreements).
• Vendor Management: Establish and maintain effective relationships with software vendors, negotiate licensing agreements, and handle license renewals and audits.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare software asset-related reports and documentation, such as license entitlements, deployments, usage, and compliance status.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve software asset management processes, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Training and Education: Provide guidance and training on software usage policies, license compliance, and industry best practices to internal employees, end-users, and stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate software asset management risks, such as security vulnerabilities, unauthorized software usage, and potential legal implications.

What you will bring to the team:

• Experience in configuration management, asset life-cycle management, process improvement and compliance and understanding of Software contract terms, and End-User License Agreements (EULA).
• In-depth knowledge of software licensing models, agreements, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with SAM tools and support ticketing systems – Flexera, Ariba, Service Now.
• Strong data analysis and manipulation skills including strong MS Excel knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving with excellent verbal and written communication skills (English language).
• Working knowledge of current IT technologies and full understanding of industry practices.
• Expertise in managing software asset inventory and accurately tracking software licenses, versions, and deployments.
• Vendor management skills, such as negotiation of licensing agreements and handling license renewals and audits.
• Ability to ensure compliance with licensing agreements and monitor license usage.
• Analytical skills to optimize software license allocation and reduce costs.
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders and software vendors.
• Documentation and reporting capabilities for accurate tracking of software assets and compliance status.
• Process improvement mindset to enhance software asset management processes and policies.
• Knowledge of risk management principles related to software asset management.
• Familiarity with industry trends, best practices, and software asset management tools.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

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Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package

While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. Our employees enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching provision, paid time off, and much more. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse.

At Zones, work is more than a job –with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you! 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.