Vice Principal

Principal, Software Asset Management Enterprise LeadThe Principal, Software Asset Management Enterprise Lead plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping the enterprise-wide strategy for software asset management (SAM), licensing, and compliance across Epsilon. This role will report to the Vice President of Asset Management Services and collaborate with other leaders in the Epsilon Business Office. This position will lead initiatives that safeguard the organization from compliance risk, drive optimization of multimillion-dollar software investments, and ensure that licensing and asset management practices align with evolving business, legal, and technology objectives. This is more than a compliance role — it's a strategic leadership opportunity with enterprise-wide visibility and influence. As Principal, you will define the roadmap for a best-in-class Software Asset Management program that operates on a global scale. You will have the opportunity to engage with senior executives across IT, Legal, and Finance, positioning yourself as the organization's licensing authority.Responsibilities include developing and executing the enterprise strategy for software asset management and license compliance across all business units and geographies. Establish governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure consistent SAM practices. Provide executive-level reporting and insights into software expenditure, compliance risks, and optimization opportunities. Lead the end-to-end software lifecycle management process: procurement, deployment, usage, optimization, renewal, and retirement. Oversee SAM tools and technologies to enable automation, reporting, and compliance tracking. Implement cost optimization initiatives, including contract negotiations, license consolidation, and cloud subscription management. Ensure compliance with software licensing terms, vendor agreements, and applicable regulatory frameworks. Proactively manage vendor relationships and prepare for/lead external audits and internal reviews. Identify and mitigate risks related to unauthorized software use, license shortfalls, or non-compliance. Partner with IT, procurement, finance, legal, and business stakeholders to align SAM strategies with organizational objectives. Serve as the subject matter expert for software licensing, compliance standards, and industry best practices. Drive organizational awareness and training programs around software usage policies and compliance obligations. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing SAM and compliance team. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the department. Promote innovation in processes and tools to improve software visibility and compliance monitoring.Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, or related field (master's preferred). 10+ years of progressive experience in software asset management, IT procurement, or IT governance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven expertise in managing complex licensing environments across on-premise and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, SaaS). Strong knowledge of software licensing models (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, IBM, SAP, SaaS models, Salesforce). Proven success managing software audits, vendor negotiations, and enterprise-level compliance programs. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex licensing agreements and usage data. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes.