At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. 

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us.

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Software Asset Manager (SAM), you'll be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle management of our organization’s software portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of IT, Finance, and Procurement, ensuring that our software investments are optimized, compliant, and aligned with our operational needs. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who can bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and commercial accountability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lifecycle & Inventory Management

• Maintain a centralized, accurate repository of all software licenses, entitlements, and deployments.

• Track and manage software renewals, ensuring zero lapse in critical services while proactively identifying consolidation opportunities.

• Monitor software usage patterns to identify "shelfware" (unused licenses) and re-harvest those assets to reduce unnecessary spending.

2. Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Perform internal audits to ensure the organization is compliant with Software License Agreements (SLAs).

• Prepare documentation and lead the response for formal vendor audits.

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with unauthorized software (Shadow IT).

3. Financial & Commercial Stewardship

• Collaborate with Finance to track software spend against the annual budget and provide data-driven forecasting for future requirements.

• Support Procurement during contract negotiations by providing accurate usage data and technical requirements.

• Analyse licensing models (e.g., SaaS, Perpetual, Core-based, User-based) to recommend the most cost-effective options.

4. Technical Advisory

• Maintain a high-level understanding of the IT ecosystem (Servers, Cloud instances, Databases, and Networking) to accurately track how software is deployed across the environment.

• Advise stakeholders on the licensing implications of infrastructure changes (e.g., moving a database from on-premise to the cloud).

Here's What You'll Need

• Proven experience managing complex asset registries or inventories.

• A "high-level" understanding of IT infrastructure, including the differences between physical and virtual servers, cloud environments, and database structures.

• Ability to manipulate large datasets (likely in Excel or a SAM tool) to find discrepancies or trends.

• Experience with budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, or basic accounting principles.

• Ability to read and interpret complex legal and commercial terms in software contracts.

• A natural inclination toward accuracy.

• The ability to explain technical licensing constraints to non-technical business leaders.

• Experience with SAM tools (e.g., Flexera, ServiceNow, or similar).

• Knowledge of major vendor licensing models (Microsoft, Oracle, AWS, or Adobe).

• CSAM (Certified Software Asset Manager) or similar certification.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. 

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.