Software Asset Management Leader – Global Function

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About the Role

Join our rapidly growing tech company as a foundational leader building our global Software Asset Management (SAM) function from the ground up. With plans to double to 20,000 employees, we need a visionary operator who can design and scale world-class SAM processes, utilizing best-in-class SaaS management platforms (such as Zylo or Torii) and building high-performance teams that support innovation, security, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, launch, and scale a comprehensive global SAM program—delivering centralized visibility, governance, risk management, and spend optimization as we rapidly expand.​

• Select, implement, and maximize enterprise SaaS management platforms (Xylo, Torii, etc.), ensuring robust discovery, automation, renewal management, license tracking, and shadow IT oversight.

• ​Design scalable processes for onboarding/offboarding, license reclamation, contract renewal, compliance, and proactive cost control.​

• Build and lead a distributed, high-performing team—setting clear goals, coaching talent, and fostering a data-driven, collaborative culture from day one.​

• Develop and report on key performance indicators for asset utilization, savings, compliance, and risk.

• Partner closely with procurement, IT operations, finance, security, and engineering to align asset management with business priorities and global requirements.

• Stay ahead of emerging SaaS trends, security risks, and regulatory changes to ensure our program evolves with the business.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in software asset management, IT operations, or IT procurement in a large-scale, multi-national organization.​

• Proven track record of launching new SAM teams or functions—designing processes, recruiting talent, and delivering operational excellence from inception.

• Deep expertise with at least one leading SaaS management platform (e.g., Zylo, Torii, BetterCloud, Productiv); able to drive implementation, customization, and strategic adoption.​

• In-depth understanding of SaaS licensing, usage monitoring, shadow IT, contracts, compliance, renewal workflows, and automation.​

• Strong strategic mindset; able to balance vision with hands-on execution in high-growth, high-change environments.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; capable of influencing cross-functional teams at all levels.

Preferred Skills

Certifications in SAM, ITIL, or related areas.Experience with global software audits and compliance.

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Benefits

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

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