Senior Software Asset Management Consultant

Job Description

Senior Software Asset Management Consultant



Hybrid Toronto opportunity to play a pivotal role in enterprise Software Asset Governance and regulatory compliance. Design and enhance OSFI-aligned risk frameworks, elevate audit and control maturity, and optimize ServiceNow SAM Pro and CMDB data integrity in a complex, high-impact financial environment.



What is in it for you:




• Salaried: $65-70 per hour.


• Incorporated Business Rate: $78-83 per hour.


• 3-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.


• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.


• In-office presence required from Tuesday to Thursday.


• Remote work available on Mondays and Fridays.



Responsibilities:




• Design, implement, and continuously enhance an enterprise Software Risk & Governance Framework aligned with internal Standards 031 and OSFI regulatory expectations (B-13, B-10, E-21).


• Define and formalize governance structures including executive accountability, risk ownership, escalation paths, and reporting models.


• Establish and execute compliance monitoring processes, including periodic reviews, evidence collection, and regulatory reporting.


• Coordinate and support internal and external audits related to cybersecurity, technology governance, and software risk management.


• Oversee software asset governance within ServiceNow SAM Pro, including license validation, entitlement reconciliation, and lifecycle risk management (EOL/EOS).


• Ensure CMDB data integrity through CI validation, relationship mapping, and controls supporting audit and risk reporting.


• Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Risk, Finance, and Procurement to integrate vulnerability management, incident reporting, and regulatory controls into governance processes.


• Develop executive dashboards and risk reporting to track control maturity, remediation activities, and key risk indicators for senior leadership.


• Support project coordination and cross-functional initiatives related to software governance and asset management.



What you will need to succeed:




• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related field.


• Certified Scrum Master (CSM); Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO); Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) – in progress; Cloud certification – in progress.


• 3–7 years of experience in IT Asset Management (ITAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), technology risk, or software governance within regulated enterprise environments.


• Strong hands-on expertise with ServiceNow ITAM/SAM Pro, including CMDB governance, entitlement management, and lifecycle controls.


• Proven experience supporting audit readiness, software compliance initiatives, and regulatory reporting; experience developing and supporting governance frameworks, policies, and internal control processes.


• Experience managing large software portfolios in complex enterprise environments; vendor contract review and entitlement validation experience.


• Strong business analysis skills including requirements gathering, workflow mapping, and process optimization; project coordination experience within Agile environments.


• Experience building executive dashboards and compliance reporting using Power BI and data analytics tools (SQL, basic Python).


• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.



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