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　　Our purpose, to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.

　　To better serve our customers, we’re creating a culture that promotes employee growth, collaborative innovation, and inspired leadership. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can do their best work and where best-in-class talent comes, stays, and thrives! As a result of these efforts we are proud to share that Forbes ranked Premera among America’s 2023 Best Midsize Employers (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-midsize-employers/?sh=58210f5e210f) and America's 2023 Best Employers By State (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-by-state/?sh=21c7c3d1983b) .

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　　As a Software Asset Manager, you will manage the software asset management tool and the processes that oversee every aspect of software management. As software requests come through, you will handle the review and approval process. Your expertise and guidance will support IT leadership in proper asset assignment as employees move through hire, transfer, and termination. Maintaining license compliance and audit readiness are important as you monitor the lifecycle stages of software and assets.

　　What you’ll do

　　Interpret Premera's software license agreements and identify rules, obligations, and product metrics to ensure compliance with all software licenses agreements and software usage

　　Translate technical data elements to capture license compliance

　　Verify software deployment data by combination of discussions with the line of business owners and leveraging of software discovery tools (e.g. ServiceNow, SCCM, Intune, identifying under-deployments for potential cost savings and over-deployments that require the acquisition of additional rights)

　　Assist business line staff in monitoring and ensuring software contract compliance and performance between departments and vendors

　　Work with team leadership, business groups, and accounting staff to analyze and resolve complex issues associated with software licensing rights

　　Ensure technical staff can deploy software

　　Monitor software maintenance renewal requirements, coordinating with software owners on operational requirements

　　Gather requirements and develop reports for internal customers

　　Facilitate and participate in discussions between the vendor and appropriate System and/or customer resources, as part of the vendor scorecard process

　　Develop, implement, and refine software asset management policies, processes, and procedures

　　Contribute to software process improvements and automation

　　Execute Policy and Process in support of IT Asset Management (ITAM) program goals; promote the ITAM program (ServiceNow) and assist in setting program goals

　　Take an active role in achieving operational effectiveness

　　Provide technical expertise and support for projects and audits

　　What you’ll bring

　　Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems or 4 years applicable experience (required)

　　4 years of experience in a software audit or software consulting role (required)

　　1 year of influencing decisions on technology and process (required)

　　ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist Software Asset Management (strongly preferred)

　　Experience with ServiceNow SAM module (preferred)

　　ITIL, CSAM, CISA, and/or CISSP certifications (preferred)

　　Knowledge of complex vendor software contracts, licensing terminology, and software licensing rights

　　Experience in conducting software vendor audits and negotiations

　　Ability to analyze software discovery data and configure/create discovery tools and scripts

　　Proven results in software cost avoidance and savings

　　Advanced Excel skills

　　What we offer

　　Medical, vision and dental coverage

　　Life and disability insurance

　　Retirement programs (401K employer match and pension plan)

　　Wellness incentives, onsite services, a discount program and more

　　Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees

　　Generous Paid Time Off to reenergize

　　Free parking

　　Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

　　Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

　　If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at [email protected] or via phone at 425-918-4785.

　　Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin .

　　The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

　　National Salary Range:

　　$70,100.00 - $119,200.00

　　National Plus Salary Range:

　　$79,900.00 - $135,800.00

　　*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska .

　　At Premera, we make healthcare work better. By focusing on improving our customers’ experience purposefully and serving their needs passionately, we make the process easier, less costly, and more positive. Through empathy and advocacy, we change lives.

　　As the leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, we provide comprehensive health benefits and services to more than 2 million customers, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. Our services include innovative programs focused on health management, wellness, prevention, and patient safety. We deliver these programs through health, life, vision, dental, disability, and other related products and services.

　　Premera Blue Cross is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA, with operations in Spokane and Anchorage. The company has operated in Washington since 1933 and in Alaska since 1952. With more than 80 years of experience in the region, we deliver innovation, choice, and expertise.