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Software Asset Mgmt Optimization Engineer

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Job Profile Title:	Software Asset Mgmt Optimization Engineer
Job Code:	12753
Business_Title	SAM Optimization Engineer
Profile Title:	12753 Software Asset Mgmt Optimization Engineer
Grade / Band:	IC4
FLSA Status:	Exempt
The Software Asset Management (SAM) Optimization Engineer will partner with various teams in TDD and within the MGM Resorts organization to manage software applications and associated vendors. This position will make recommendations to leadership for application rationalization and Vendor Management. The resource will show added value, manage vendor portfolios, governance, and measurements related to software applications. The position is an individual contributor role reporting to the VP of Planning and Enablement. These activities are not part of Procurement or Legal in terms of vendor negotiations, processing of invoices or purchase orders, contract review, or day-to-day procurement transactions.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain an accurate inventory of software licenses, contracts, and agreements. Track license entitlements, including purchase records, license metrics, and renewal dates.
Ensure compliance with licensing terms and conditions across the organization. Monitor and analyze software usage to identify underutilized or unused licenses.
Recommend strategies to optimize license usage and reduce costs. Collaborate with IT and business units to align software deployments with actual usage needs.
Develop and implement strategies to maximize the value of software investments.
Recommend favorable terms during software procurement and renewals.
Identify opportunities for license consolidation, virtualization, or alternative licensing models.
Conduct periodic internal audits to ensure compliance with software licenses and contracts. Prepare for and manage external software audits by vendors or regulatory bodies.
Develop and maintain documentation and evidence to support audit defense efforts. Generate reports on software license usage, compliance status, and cost savings.
Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to optimize software asset management practices. Present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
Establish and enforce policies, procedures, and guidelines related to software asset management. Conduct training sessions for staff to raise awareness of software license compliance and best practices.
Track and report on application measurement, risk, and compliance trends, using insights to drive improvements in application/vendor governance and supplier partnerships.
Identify opportunities to strengthen vendor collaboration, enhance service delivery, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required for All Jobs
Performs other job-related duties as requested
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Education
Education Level	Education Details	Required/ Preferred
Bachelor's Degree	Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration	Preferred

Work Experience
Experience	Experience Details	Required/ Preferred
5+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience	Proven experience in software asset management, IT procurement, or related fields	Required

Additional Requirements
Details	Required/ Preferred
FinOps experience.	Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KSAs
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex licensing agreements and usage data.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Certification in software asset management (e.g., CSAM, ISO 19770) is a plus.
Experience with SAM tools and software license management platforms.

Physical Requirements
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Requirement	N/A	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Constantly	Weight/ w.p.m.
Balancing			X
Bending			X
Carrying 10 pounds			X
Clear speech - simple				X
Clear speech - complex				X
Climbing	X
Distant vision				X
Driving	X
Flexibility - upper body			X
Flexibility - lower body			X
Hearing/Listening				X
Kneeling			X
Lifting 10 pounds			X
Near vision				X
Normal vision				X
Pushing/Pulling			X
Reaching			X
Sitting				X
Standing			X
Typing				X
Walking				X

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected work environments.
Work Environment	N/A	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Constantly
Communication - verbal				X
Communication - written				X
Confined area				X
Contacts - works alone				X
Contacts - works around others				X
Contacts - works with others				X
Exposure to dust / dirt			X
Exposure to fumes / odors			X
Extreme cold		X
Extreme heat		X
Fast pace				X
Hazardous conditions - chemicals	X
Hazardous conditions - high structures	X
Hazardous conditions - high voltage	X
Indoors				X
Noise levels - low to moderate				X
Noise levels - high			X
Office conditions				X
Outdoors			X
Restricted area		X
Shifts	X
Smoke			X
Travel		X
Wet/Humid		X

Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected mental requirements.
Mental Requirement	N/A	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Constantly
Analytical				X
Clerical				X
Comprehension				X
Crisis incidents		X
Customer service				X
Decision making				X
High pressure				X
Judgment				X
Long hours			X
Math skills - advance			X
Math skills - basic				X
Organization				X
Reading - simple				X
Reading - complex				X
Repetition				X
Tight deadlines				X
Writing - simple				X
Writing - complex				X