Position OverviewThe Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst is responsible for the technical implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s SAM capabilities. This role ensures accurate discovery, normalization, reconciliation, and reporting of software assets across the enterprise. The SAM Analyst reports to the SAM Product Owner and works closely with procurement, legal, finance, cybersecurity, and platform engineering teams to enable compliance, cost optimization, and standardized software lifecycle managementKey responsibilities Software license management & complianceMaintain accurate records of software entitlements, contracts, and deploymentsPerform regular compliance checks to establish Effective License Positions (ELP)Interpret complex license metrics (user, core, processor, engine, SaaS, indirect access, etc.)Identify and mitigate compliance risks across on prem, cloud, and hybrid environmentsSupport remediation planning and compliance improvementsVendor audit & infringement supportAct as the SAM point of contact during software vendor auditsPrepare, validate, and defend audit data submissionsChallenge inaccurate vendor findings or assumptionsSupport Legal and Procurement in responding to infringement claimsEnsure only contractually required information is shared with vendorsDocument audit outcomes, risks, and lessons learnedCost optimization & demand managementIdentify opportunities for license reuse, retirement, and consolidationTrack unused or underused software (shelfware)Support budgeting, forecasting, and license renewal decisionsAdvise IT and business teams on optimal licensing modelsSupport cloud and SaaS subscription optimizationTooling & data managementOperate and improve SAM tooling (e.g. Snow, Flexera, ServiceNow SAM Pro)Validate discovery and inventory data qualityCollaborate with IT teams to improve accuracy of deployment dataMaintain audit trails and documentation for compliance evidenceStakeholder collaborationWork closely with IT, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Vendor ManagementProvide license guidance to project teams and architectsEducate stakeholders on licensing risks and best practicesSupport contract interpretation and license-related decision makingGovernance & continuous improvementSupport SAM governance, policies, and standardsContribute to SAM maturity roadmap and process improvementsAlign SAM practices with frameworks such as ISO/IEC 19770 or ITILStay up to date on vendor licensing changes and market trendsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.Experience of 6+ years in Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, or IT ProcurementStrong understanding of software discovery technologies, licensing models, and deployment methods.Experience with enterprise SAM tools (preferably Flexera or Snow).Strong communication skills: ability to explain complex licensing topics to non‑expertsPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of cloud licensing (Azure, AWS, SaaS models)Familiarity with enterprise vendor contracts and audit clausesUnderstanding of virtualization and data center architecturesITIL Foundation certification or IT Asset Management certification (CAMP, CSAM, CHAMP).Key CompetenciesStrong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.Fluent in English language (verbal and written).Analytical and data driven mindset with strong attention to detailAbility to work cross-functionally with technical and business teams.Ownership mentality with the ability to drive improvement autonomously.More information about NXP in India...#LI-7013