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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # ServiceNow Software Asset Management Technology and Data Specialist - **Company:** Vanguard - **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software as a Service, Configuration Management Databases, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Microsoft Software, Oracle (Applications), Software Asset Management, Software Licensing Audit, Software Licensing, Data Ingestion, Adobe, Servicenow - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/vanguard/servicenow-software-asset-management-technology-and-data-specialist ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in Software Asset Management (SAM) or IT Asset Management (ITAM) * Deep expertise in ServiceNow SAM Pro configuration , including: * Software normalization and reconciliation * Entitlement management and license modeling * Data ingestion and transformation processes Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting major publisher licensing models (e.g., IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe) * Experience with SAM managed services environments and vendor coordination * Certifications: * ServiceNow SAM Pro * ITIL / ITAM / IAITAM Success Measures * Accuracy and completeness of SAM data and reporting * Audit readiness and defensibility of compliance positions * Reduction in compliance risk and optimization of software spend * Stability and scalability of SAM Pro configurations and data models ## Description The ServiceNow Software Asset Management ( SAM ) Pro Technology Expert is responsible for the configuration, governance, and ongoing optimization of the ServiceNow SAM Pro platform. This role ensures that all module configurations, data models, and underlying tables accurately represent software inventory, entitlements, and consumption to enable audit-defensible software compliance positions and actionable insights. This individual will serve as the technical authority for SAM Pro configuration and data integrity, ensuring that all ingested data sources are normalized, reconciled, and aligned to enterprise standards., Get Management jobs in Scottsdale, AZ delivered to your inbox every week. Email Address*Send me The Muse newsletters for the best in career advice and job search tips. By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy. * Configure maintain , and enhance ServiceNow SAM Pro modules, including: * Software models, license metrics, and entitlement mappings * Reconciliation rules and normalization processes * Custom allocations and consumption rules * Optimize SAM Pro functionality to support publisher-specific requirements (e.g., IBM sub-capacity, SaaS, and user-based licensing) 2. SAM Data Ingestion, Transformation & Governance * Own end-to-end data lifecycle across SAM Pro data domains, including (and not limited to) : * Entitlements (contracts, licenses) * Installations, usage, and configuration data * Design and manage ingestion pipelines * Establish and maintain data models supporting license compliance and reporting * Define and enforce data quality controls (completeness, accuracy, timeliness) 3. SAM Data Model & Table Management * Maintain and optimize core ServiceNow SAM Pro tables, including: * Software Entitlements and Contracts * Software Models and Catalog * User, Device, and Subscription records * Ensure proper relationships between configuration items (CIs), assets, and SAM records to prevent data fragmentation or audit exposure 4. Software License Compliance & Reconciliation Enablement * Configure and support reconciliation engine processes to produce accurate Effective License Positions (ELPs) * Ensure mapping between entitlements, installations, and usage data is complete and audit-defensible * Identify and remediate data or configuration gaps impacting compliance posture or optimization opportunities 5 . Integration & Cross-Platform Collaboration * Partner with ServiceNow Platform, CMDB, Security, and Procurement teams to align data sources and governance models * Ensure seamless integration between SAM Pro and upstream/downstream systems (e.g., discovery tools, Oracle Contract Management , SaaS platforms) 6 . 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