Universal Music Group, Inc.
Media • Entertainment • Technology
Universal Music Group, Inc. is a leading global music company that provides music-based entertainment. The company is home to some of the world's greatest artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs in the music industry. With a focus on leveraging digital technology, Universal Music Group develops new services, platforms, and business models to enhance the delivery of music and related content. They operate various websites, applications, and services to maintain connections between artists and their fans. The company is dedicated to offering new commercial and artistic opportunities and operates with an emphasis on digital innovation and data privacy.
Director – Tech Asset and Vendor Management
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November 6
Universal Music Group, Inc.
Media • Entertainment • Technology
Universal Music Group, Inc. is a leading global music company that provides music-based entertainment. The company is home to some of the world's greatest artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs in the music industry. With a focus on leveraging digital technology, Universal Music Group develops new services, platforms, and business models to enhance the delivery of music and related content. They operate various websites, applications, and services to maintain connections between artists and their fans. The company is dedicated to offering new commercial and artistic opportunities and operates with an emphasis on digital innovation and data privacy.
📋 Description
• Running the organization's software asset management, ensuring compliance, optimization, and governance of software licenses • Overseeing tech vendor relationships to drive strategic partnerships and cost efficiencies • Managing software lifecycles for platforms such as Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Adobe, Zendesk, and other SaaS applications • Overseeing technology vendor management, including security control, relationship management, and performance evaluations • Building a flexible working model between vendor management and software asset management to maximize benefits • Collaborating with IT, Procurement, Risk Management, and Finance teams to ensure compliance with procurement policy and optimize license consumptions • Streamlining and automating asset management processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention • Working with key license publishers’ audits to ensure compliance with licensing agreements and identify areas for cost savings • Leading a team of asset and vendor management professionals, providing guidance and mentorship
🎯 Requirements
• Extensive experience in managing tech vendors and software licenses for major platforms and SaaS applications • Strong knowledge of software and hardware asset management principles and experience using ServiceNow SAM Pro. • Proven ability to automate processes and adapt to changes in responsibilities among internal stakeholders • Have an open-minded approach to the new technology and be curious to what more the team can achieve by adopting new processes and ideas • Excellent communication and people management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments • Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or a related field; advanced degree preferred • Relevant certifications in software asset management are a plus.
🏖️ Benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year) • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees • 2-weeks paid Winter Break • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day) • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day) • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
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