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Software Asset Management roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure two-year renewable E-3 status with no lottery, making this one of the most direct paths to U.S. employment in software licensing and IT asset governance.
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Skechers is seeking a Senior Analyst to join our IT Infrastructure & Operations team, supporting and helping to establish the Software Asset Management (SAM) program. This role combines data analysis, compliance monitoring, and process execution with program development responsibilities to ensure software license optimization, cost management, and regulatory compliance across our global technology environment. The Senior Analyst will act as a key advisor to IT and business leadership on software governance, SaaS and cloud subscriptions, and software-related risk.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
SAM Program Development & Leadership Support
- Assist in designing and implementing comprehensive Software Asset Management program components and maturity roadmaps (aligned to ISO 19770 and ITAM standards)
- Help develop and maintain SAM policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks (ISO 19770, ITAM standards)
- Lead execution of end-to-end SAM processes: procurement request deployment monitoring, optimization, compliance, retirement
- Create, maintain, and own the quality of software asset inventory and license management databases
- Support evaluation, implementation, and management of SAM tools. Integrate with existing ITSM/CMDB systems, endpoint management, cloud platforms, HR, and financial systems
Data Analysis & Process Leadership
- Analyze software usage data, SaaS subscription data, and license consumption patterns to identify trends and optimization opportunities
- Lead development of comprehensive reports and dashboards on software inventory, compliance status, utilization, risk, and cost metrics
- Take ownership of SAM tool administration and configuration along with related integrations to support automated discovery, reconciliation, and reporting
- Establish and track SAM metrics and KPIs (cost per license, utilization rates, compliance scores)
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support software forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
Compliance Monitoring & Vendor Support
- Monitor compliance with software licensing agreements and vendor terms
- Lead software audits, license true-ups, and coordinate vendor audit response preparation including documentation, data packages, and remediation plans
- Identify and help mitigate software compliance risks and security vulnerabilities
- Support primary vendor liaison activities and participate in licensing negotiations
- Maintain comprehensive audit trails, compliance documentation and playbooks
- Coordinate with hardware asset management to ensure proper license reclamation and reassignment
Strategic Support & Stakeholder Leadership
- Lead cost reduction initiatives through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations
- Support procurement team with software contract analysis and provide renewal recommendations including license metrics and consolidation opportunities
- Collaborate with IT teams, procurement, legal, and business units on SAM initiatives
- Partner with security teams to align software compliance with cybersecurity objectives
- Provide training and guidance to IT staff on SAM processes and tools. Support change management activities to drive adoption of appropriate processes
- Help drive adoption of standard software catalogs and self-service request workflows, influencing stakeholders to reduce non-standard and redundant tools
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Experience & Skills
- 5+ years Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, or related field experience in medium to large enterprise environments
- 2+ years experience establishing or significantly contributing to SAM program development including process design, governance, and tool implementation
- 3+ years experience with enterprise software licensing (Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, VMware, SaaS, Cloud)
- Proven experience supporting SAM programs and leading compliance initiatives
- Strong knowledge of software licensing models (perpetual, subscription, user, device, consumption-based, SaaS) and SAM tools (ServiceNow, Flexera, or similar Service Management platforms)
- Strong understanding of virtualization, cloud computing, and ITIL frameworks
- Experience leading process improvement and program development initiatives
- Experience with data analysis and reporting; proficiency with advanced Excel and/or analytics/scripting tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, or similar) is highly desirable
REQUIREMENTS
Experience & Skills
- Required: Bachelor's degree (IT, Business, Data Analytics, or related field)
- Preferred: CSAM (Certified Software Asset Manager) or working toward certification
- Preferred: ITIL Foundation or higher
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder influence skills
- Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational capabilities including maintaining policies, procedures, and audit evidence
- Ability to lead independent initiatives and manage multiple priorities
- Experience working in cross-functional teams and leading stakeholder engagement, governance forums, and training sessions
- Proficiency in data visualization, reporting tools, and program development
- Strong business acumen and risk-awareness, with the ability to balance cost, compliance, and business needs in recommendations
The pay range for this position is $110,000-$140,000/yr USD.
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Skechers is seeking a Senior Analyst to join our IT Infrastructure & Operations team, supporting and helping to establish the Software Asset Management (SAM) program. This role combines data analysis, compliance monitoring, and process execution with program development responsibilities to ensure software license optimization, cost management, and regulatory compliance across our global technology environment. The Senior Analyst will act as a key advisor to IT and business leadership on software governance, SaaS and cloud subscriptions, and software-related risk.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
SAM Program Development & Leadership Support
- Assist in designing and implementing comprehensive Software Asset Management program components and maturity roadmaps (aligned to ISO 19770 and ITAM standards)
- Help develop and maintain SAM policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks (ISO 19770, ITAM standards)
- Lead execution of end-to-end SAM processes: procurement request deployment monitoring, optimization, compliance, retirement
- Create, maintain, and own the quality of software asset inventory and license management databases
- Support evaluation, implementation, and management of SAM tools. Integrate with existing ITSM/CMDB systems, endpoint management, cloud platforms, HR, and financial systems
Data Analysis & Process Leadership
- Analyze software usage data, SaaS subscription data, and license consumption patterns to identify trends and optimization opportunities
- Lead development of comprehensive reports and dashboards on software inventory, compliance status, utilization, risk, and cost metrics
- Take ownership of SAM tool administration and configuration along with related integrations to support automated discovery, reconciliation, and reporting
- Establish and track SAM metrics and KPIs (cost per license, utilization rates, compliance scores)
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support software forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
Compliance Monitoring & Vendor Support
- Monitor compliance with software licensing agreements and vendor terms
- Lead software audits, license true-ups, and coordinate vendor audit response preparation including documentation, data packages, and remediation plans
- Identify and help mitigate software compliance risks and security vulnerabilities
- Support primary vendor liaison activities and participate in licensing negotiations
- Maintain comprehensive audit trails, compliance documentation and playbooks
- Coordinate with hardware asset management to ensure proper license reclamation and reassignment
Strategic Support & Stakeholder Leadership
- Lead cost reduction initiatives through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations
- Support procurement team with software contract analysis and provide renewal recommendations including license metrics and consolidation opportunities
- Collaborate with IT teams, procurement, legal, and business units on SAM initiatives
- Partner with security teams to align software compliance with cybersecurity objectives
- Provide training and guidance to IT staff on SAM processes and tools. Support change management activities to drive adoption of appropriate processes
- Help drive adoption of standard software catalogs and self-service request workflows, influencing stakeholders to reduce non-standard and redundant tools
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Experience & Skills
- 5+ years Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, or related field experience in medium to large enterprise environments
- 2+ years experience establishing or significantly contributing to SAM program development including process design, governance, and tool implementation
- 3+ years experience with enterprise software licensing (Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, VMware, SaaS, Cloud)
- Proven experience supporting SAM programs and leading compliance initiatives
- Strong knowledge of software licensing models (perpetual, subscription, user, device, consumption-based, SaaS) and SAM tools (ServiceNow, Flexera, or similar Service Management platforms)
- Strong understanding of virtualization, cloud computing, and ITIL frameworks
- Experience leading process improvement and program development initiatives
- Experience with data analysis and reporting; proficiency with advanced Excel and/or analytics/scripting tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, or similar) is highly desirable
REQUIREMENTS
Experience & Skills
- Required: Bachelor's degree (IT, Business, Data Analytics, or related field)
- Preferred: CSAM (Certified Software Asset Manager) or working toward certification
- Preferred: ITIL Foundation or higher
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder influence skills
- Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational capabilities including maintaining policies, procedures, and audit evidence
- Ability to lead independent initiatives and manage multiple priorities
- Experience working in cross-functional teams and leading stakeholder engagement, governance forums, and training sessions
- Proficiency in data visualization, reporting tools, and program development
- Strong business acumen and risk-awareness, with the ability to balance cost, compliance, and business needs in recommendations
The pay range for this position is $110,000-$140,000/yr USD.
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Software Asset Management
Frame your credentials around U.S. specialty occupation standards
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, but your transcript and any certifications like CSAM or IAITAM should explicitly map to the job description's required field of study.
Target employers with active software compliance programs
Mid-to-large enterprises running SAP, ServiceNow, or Microsoft EA agreements need dedicated SAM professionals and are more likely to sponsor. Search DOL LCA disclosure data to confirm which employers have filed for similar IT governance roles recently.
Clarify the SAM role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Not every SAM job posting is written to reflect a bachelor's degree requirement. Before applying, verify the listing states a specific degree field is required, not just preferred. A 'preferred' degree can complicate your E-3 petition at the consulate.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment, and errors in prevailing wage documentation are a common rejection trigger for specialist IT roles.
Negotiate employer filing responsibilities before accepting an offer
The E-3 requires your employer to file the LCA with DOL and provide a support letter before your consulate interview. Confirm during the offer stage that HR understands this obligation, many smaller employers have never sponsored an E-3 and may push back unexpectedly.
Prepare for consulate questions on software licensing scope
Consular officers may ask how your role requires a degree-level education rather than vendor training alone. Prepare a one-page summary tying your SAM responsibilities, license compliance, contract negotiation, audit defense, directly to your academic background and professional credentials.
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Find Software Asset Management JobsSoftware Asset Management E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Software Asset Management jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for SAM roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. General job boards rarely filter by visa type, and you can waste weeks applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table. Migrate Mate surfaces positions specifically relevant to Australian professionals seeking E-3 sponsorship, saving you the guesswork.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Software Asset Management role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the job requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as information systems, computer science, or business information technology. The role must require theoretical and practical application of that degree, not just vendor certifications or on-the-job training. If the posting says degree 'preferred,' that creates ambiguity USCIS and consular officers may question.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Software Asset Management professionals?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, no cap backlog, and can be filed any time of year, unlike the H-1B, which is subject to an annual lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate. For Australian SAM professionals, the E-3 is a far more predictable path. You can start a role, renew indefinitely in two-year increments, and avoid the multi-year wait that H-1B candidates face.
What happens if my employer has never sponsored a visa before?
Many SAM employers are mid-size IT or enterprise software companies unfamiliar with the E-3 process. The employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and provide a support letter for your consulate appointment. Neither step requires USCIS approval, which makes the E-3 faster and less intimidating for first-time sponsoring employers than petitions like the H-1B.
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