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Software Asset Management roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL and petition USCIS on your behalf, with the 85,000-slot annual cap and October 1 start date shaping your timeline.
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The Manager, Software Asset Management (SAM) is a people leader responsible for expanding and optimizing Cardinal Health’s enterprise software portfolio to maximize value, minimize risk, and enable data-driven decision making. This role leads the growth and maturity of the SAM program by onboarding top-tier suppliers and licensed products, advancing Flexera One as the enterprise system of insight, developing SAM talent, and accelerating automation across the software lifecycle. The role partners closely with IT, Finance, FinOps, Procurement, Cloud, Security, Legal, and strategic vendors to deliver measurable cost optimization, compliance assurance, and value realization.
Responsibilities
- Leads enterprise software license growth within the SAM processes by prioritizing top-tier suppliers and high-value licensed products.
- Owns Software Asset Management outcomes across on-prem, SaaS, and cloud environments.
- Proactively manages software compliance, audit readiness, and financial risk across the enterprise.
- Solution Owner of software license renewal portfolio and operational process management (Follow-the-Renewal).
- Leads, develops, and mentors SAM team members, establishing clear performance expectations and development plans.
- Serves as a core strategic partner in the software strategy council, works effectively in cross collaboration efforts involving Indirect Procurement, Enterprise Architecture, Finance, Repairs and Maintenance.
- Owns strategic partnerships with Flexera, external consulting partners, and top-tier software suppliers, holding partners accountable to outcomes and KPIs.
- Matures Flexera One capabilities, ensuring trusted data, effective license positions, and actionable insights.
- Partners with IT teams to identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive them to completion.
- Works closely with the Flexera One Product Owner to oversee performance, agent upgrades, and inventory processes are working as designed.
- Spearheads and facilitates quarterly business reviews with internal and external partners (Flexera).
- Drives automation across the software lifecycle, including contract ingestion, entitlement management, usage analysis, harvesting, and reporting.
- Defines, develops, socializes, and maintains SAM and FinOps-aligned KPIs measuring value realization, cost optimization, compliance, automation, and portfolio coverage.
- Provides SAM expertise to FinOps team supporting cloud cost optimization, forecasting accuracy.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in Software Asset Management or IT Asset Management preferred.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience with accountability for outcomes and performance preferred.
- Hands-on experience maturing Flexera One or comparable SAM platforms at enterprise scale preferred.
- Proven experience defining and managing KPIs and translating insights into business action preferred.
- Strong cross-functional influence and stakeholder management skills preferred.
- Effective communicator, skilled in presenting and tailoring messages to the audience preferred.
- Experience partnering with external consulting partners or other SAM managed service providers preferred.
- Experience leading automation or data-driven transformation initiatives preferred.
- ITAM, SAM, or FinOps certifications preferred.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU AND OTHERS AT THIS LEVEL
- Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff.
- Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.
- Ensures employees operate within guidelines.
- Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers.
- Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management.
- Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects.
- Gains consensus from various parties involved.
ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $105,100 - $150,100
BONUS ELIGIBLE: Yes
BENEFITS: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
APPLICATION WINDOW ANTICIPATED TO CLOSE: 6/10/2026
if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager, Software Asset Management (SAM) is a people leader responsible for expanding and optimizing Cardinal Health’s enterprise software portfolio to maximize value, minimize risk, and enable data-driven decision making. This role leads the growth and maturity of the SAM program by onboarding top-tier suppliers and licensed products, advancing Flexera One as the enterprise system of insight, developing SAM talent, and accelerating automation across the software lifecycle. The role partners closely with IT, Finance, FinOps, Procurement, Cloud, Security, Legal, and strategic vendors to deliver measurable cost optimization, compliance assurance, and value realization.
Responsibilities
- Leads enterprise software license growth within the SAM processes by prioritizing top-tier suppliers and high-value licensed products.
- Owns Software Asset Management outcomes across on-prem, SaaS, and cloud environments.
- Proactively manages software compliance, audit readiness, and financial risk across the enterprise.
- Solution Owner of software license renewal portfolio and operational process management (Follow-the-Renewal).
- Leads, develops, and mentors SAM team members, establishing clear performance expectations and development plans.
- Serves as a core strategic partner in the software strategy council, works effectively in cross collaboration efforts involving Indirect Procurement, Enterprise Architecture, Finance, Repairs and Maintenance.
- Owns strategic partnerships with Flexera, external consulting partners, and top-tier software suppliers, holding partners accountable to outcomes and KPIs.
- Matures Flexera One capabilities, ensuring trusted data, effective license positions, and actionable insights.
- Partners with IT teams to identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive them to completion.
- Works closely with the Flexera One Product Owner to oversee performance, agent upgrades, and inventory processes are working as designed.
- Spearheads and facilitates quarterly business reviews with internal and external partners (Flexera).
- Drives automation across the software lifecycle, including contract ingestion, entitlement management, usage analysis, harvesting, and reporting.
- Defines, develops, socializes, and maintains SAM and FinOps-aligned KPIs measuring value realization, cost optimization, compliance, automation, and portfolio coverage.
- Provides SAM expertise to FinOps team supporting cloud cost optimization, forecasting accuracy.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in Software Asset Management or IT Asset Management preferred.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience with accountability for outcomes and performance preferred.
- Hands-on experience maturing Flexera One or comparable SAM platforms at enterprise scale preferred.
- Proven experience defining and managing KPIs and translating insights into business action preferred.
- Strong cross-functional influence and stakeholder management skills preferred.
- Effective communicator, skilled in presenting and tailoring messages to the audience preferred.
- Experience partnering with external consulting partners or other SAM managed service providers preferred.
- Experience leading automation or data-driven transformation initiatives preferred.
- ITAM, SAM, or FinOps certifications preferred.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU AND OTHERS AT THIS LEVEL
- Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff.
- Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.
- Ensures employees operate within guidelines.
- Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers.
- Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management.
- Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects.
- Gains consensus from various parties involved.
ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $105,100 - $150,100
BONUS ELIGIBLE: Yes
BENEFITS: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
APPLICATION WINDOW ANTICIPATED TO CLOSE: 6/10/2026
if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Software Asset Management
Map your degree to SAM job codes
Pull the O*NET profile for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers or Computer Systems Analysts to confirm which SOC codes cover SAM roles. Your degree field must align with the posted requirements before an employer can support your H-1B specialty occupation claim.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify-enrolled employers, so filtering for enrollment early keeps your options open. SAM roles at IT service companies, software vendors, and large enterprises are most likely to carry active enrollment alongside existing H-1B sponsorship infrastructure.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Software Asset Management roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. That filing history tells you the employer has already navigated the DOL certification process for comparable positions, reducing your risk of a first-time sponsorship refusal.
Request the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Ask your recruiter which DOL wage level the employer intends to certify. SAM roles certified at Level I carry tighter salary bands than Level III or IV positions. Cross-check the employer's offered level against the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before accepting an offer.
Clarify job duties to avoid specialty occupation RFEs
USCIS scrutinizes SAM roles because the title spans both technical and administrative functions. Get the offer letter to describe software licensing analysis, compliance auditing, or vendor contract management explicitly. Vague duty language invites a Request for Evidence questioning whether the role requires a degree.
Submit your H-1B registration documents in February
USCIS opens H-1B registration in early March each year, but employers need your passport, degree transcripts, and job offer confirmed before they can register. Deliver those documents by late February so your employer's attorney has time to review and enter you in the lottery window.
H-1B Visa Software Asset Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Asset Management role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or business information technology. Roles focused on software licensing compliance, SAM tool administration, or vendor contract analysis typically satisfy USCIS specialty occupation criteria. Roles framed primarily as procurement or general IT support face higher scrutiny and may require additional documentation to establish the degree requirement.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Software Asset Management jobs?
IT service firms, large enterprise technology departments, and software publishers file the most H-1B LCAs for SAM-related roles. Consulting firms that sell SAM program implementation services to clients are also frequent sponsors. Use Migrate Mate to browse Software Asset Management positions filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're applying to companies that have already established the sponsorship process.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Software Asset Management offers?
Your employer must certify through a Labor Condition Application that your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for the relevant SOC code and geographic location. SAM roles are typically mapped to Computer Systems Analyst or Software Quality Assurance classifications. You can verify the applicable wage levels for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer negotiation.
Can I work in Software Asset Management on OPT while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes. If your OPT is active and your employer filed your H-1B petition before your OPT end date, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30 of the lottery year. If your SAM role is at a STEM-designated employer enrolled in E-Verify, you may also qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, providing additional runway before your H-1B start date.
What happens if USCIS sends an RFE on my Software Asset Management H-1B petition?
An RFE for a SAM role typically challenges whether the position qualifies as a specialty occupation or whether your degree directly relates to the duties. Your employer's attorney responds with additional evidence: detailed job duty descriptions, industry standards showing degree requirements for comparable roles, and documentation of your specific technical responsibilities. Response time is typically 60 to 84 days from the RFE notice date, and USCIS confirms the exact deadline in the notice itself.