3-6 years of experience in a software asset management rol e
Previous experience working in the ServiceNow platform; ideally with the Software Asset Management product
Experience with reviewing and interpreting software license contracts and understanding of licensing terms
Ability to analyze data and understand / document how the data impacts the business
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate and communicate with internal stakeholders and external vendors
Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
Financial Health
100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
Stock Ownership Potential
Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
Physical Health
Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
Tuition Reimbursement
Social Health
Charitable Matching Gifts program
Dollars for Doers volunteer program
Paid volunteering days
15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
Total Cash Compensation Range
$89,625.00-131,441.66 Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
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Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Equity / stock optionsParental leave
Additional Information
About the R ole:
The Software Asset Manager is ultimately accountable for the management of software assets throughout their lifecycle, to ensure compliance, reduce costs, and optimize usage.
This role will leverage the Software Asset Management product on the ServiceN ow platform.
This role will work in a partnership with product specific software managers, as well as procurement, to refine and enhance software asset management processes, procedures, and governance.
Position Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 4 days onsite per week)
Job Responsibilities:
Provide input and strategic guidance on the global process and governance of software asset management at Morningstar.
Collaborate with procurement, security, and IT to develop scalable procedures and policies.
S etup, c onfigure , and m aintain application , entitlement , and subscription data within ServiceNow 's Software Asset Management P rofessional product to maintain trustworthy and accurate data for each in-scope software title.
Routinely review metrics and reporting to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
Work with stakeholders to remediate any identified data inaccuraci es or incompleteness to improve trustworthiness and accuracy of data.
Oversee the lifecycle of software assets, from acquisition, deployment, reclamation and/or retirement.
Provide support and recommendations to software purchasing teams with licensing option evaluations .
Provide support in software vendor contract negotiations.
Ensure software licensing compliance and maintain documentation for audits.
Support audits, compliance reviews, and data reporting related to IT asset and vendor management.
Provide training and guidance to other IT staff on Software Asset Management best practices and ServiceNow SAM usage.
Morningstar · Chicago