Director, Tech Asset and Vendor Management

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

How you’ll LEAD:

The Director of Tech Asset and Vendor Management will be primarily responsible for running the organization's software asset management, ensuring compliance, optimization, and governance of software licenses. Additionally, this role will oversee tech vendor relationships to drive strategic partnerships and cost efficiencies. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating complex software ecosystems and fostering collaborative technology vendor engagements.

How you’ll CREATE:

• Manage software lifecycles for platforms such as Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Adobe, Zendesk, and other SaaS applications.
• Oversee technology vendor management, including security control, relationship management, and performance evaluations.
• Build a flexible working model between vendor management and software asset management to maximize the benefits and absorb changing workloads within the group. 
• Collaborate with IT, Procurement, Risk Management and Finance teams to ensure compliance with procurement policy and optimize license consumptions.
• Streamline and automate asset management processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Work with key license publishers’ audits to ensure compliance with licensing agreements and identify areas for cost savings.
• Lead a team of asset and vendor management professionals, providing guidance and mentorship to support their skill development.
• Manage the outsourcing partner to deliver the agreed services based on the SLA.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve asset and vendor management practices.

Bring your VIBE:

• 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.

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Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

  • 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

• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • 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

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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Job Category:

Technology

Salary Range:

$138,450 - $170,050

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.