Software Compliance Manager
Company: EDWARD JONES
Location: Odessa
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
At Edward Jones, we help clients achieve their serious,
long-term financial goals by understanding their needs and
implementing tailored solutions. To ensure a personal client
experience, we have located our 15,000+ branch offices where our
more than 7 million clients live and work.
In a typical branch office, a financial advisor meets with clients
and receives branch office support, so they can focus on building
deep relationships with clients. Headquarters associates in St.
Louis, Tempe and Mississauga provide support and expertise to help
U.S. and Canada branch teams deliver an ideal client experience. We
continue to grow to meet the needs of long-term individual
investors.
Responsible for directing and managing the firm's desktop and
server software licenses while being a good steward of the firm's
resources.
Responsible for participating in strategic software sourcing
initiatives in a cross functional team environment that will
include strategy, vendor selection, market intelligence, vendor due
diligence, product viability, negotiations and contract execution
on software purchases and renewals.
Ensure that maintenance, support and upgrade protection renewals
are managed in advance of their expiration.
Identify savings opportunities for renewals, software licensing,
and services.
Develop and maintain strategic software license compliance
management policies and strategies and will manage a $15-20M
portfolio of license agreements.
Establish and maintain contractual and business relationships with
all major enterprise software suppliers and resellers in
conjunction with the Sourcing Office (e.g., IBM, Microsoft, Oracle,
CA, Soft Choice, etc.).
Analyze and understand licensing terms, conditions, and product use
rights and ensure compliance with supplier licensing policies.
Maintain a repository of enterprise software licenses/keys.
Act as a subject matter expert, directing Sr. Leaders towards the
best decision by balancing solution costs with business
requirements.
Provide leadership and coordination between the Business Owner,
Finance, Internal Audit, Legal, IT Operations, External Auditors
and Vendors, throughout the asset management lifecycle to include
all software audits.
May provide periodic financial reporting on software assets and
assist with collating, analyzing and forecasting demand for desktop
and server software.
Bachelor's degree required, CSAM Certification preferred
Minimum of 2 years experience in software compliance or contract
negotiations
Understanding of legal and contracting environments
Understanding of computer and communications operating
environments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and database query
tools. Experience with asset / contract management tools is
preferred
Problem Solving:
As a financial institution, many issues are governed by regulation,
internal policies, procedures and guidelines which give guidance,
but also present constraints in problem solving.Ability to
independently bring an audit to close with the best possible
outcome for the firm
Partner with stakeholders to identify cost savings opportunities
and reduce risk to the firm
Ability to interpret legal document architecture and language
Ability to logically break down problems and provide multiple
options for resolutions
Ability to develop creative solutions to business issues and vendor
negotiations
Decision Making:
This position has a high level of autonomy. Initiatives are
reviewed with colleagues and Department leaders; however the
Software Compliance Manager is responsible for working directly and
independently with the business areas to develop a strategic
solution that incorporates the business needs, while minimizing the
business risk.Involved in complex decisions
Identify and analyze a situation to make the most prudent and cost
effective decision considering all available data
Leads or supervises multiple business initiatives at one time
May lead or supervise the renewal of maintenance contracts
Most decisions have a high degree of complexity as each initiative
is unique
Span of Influence:
This position has influence over supplier and product
recommendations which can impact the entire firm - including the
local branch offices. The Software Compliance Manager is seen as a
subject matter expert and acts as a consultant when business areas
have needs around software compliance and contract formation.
Business areas look to the Sourcing group to provide sound advice
and ask the difficult questions to ensure the firm is making the
correct decision. This position will also frequently come into
contact with senior level executives and legal representatives when
dealing with negotiation strategy, audits and other contract
matters with the supplier.
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
100 Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2022, published Fortune July
2022, Great Places to Work - data as of March 2022. Compensation
provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. Edward Jones was
recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Millennials by Great
Places to Work - and Fortune - magazine. The privately held firm
ranked No. 2 overall, in its fourth appearance on the list.
2022 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women, published September 2022,
research by Great Places to Work -, data as of August 2021.
Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.Edward
Jones has been named to the 2022 Best Workplaces for Women list by
Great Places to Work - and Fortune - magazine, ranking No. 45.
2022 Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, published April
2022, research by Great Place to Work -, data as of August 2021.
Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.For the
23rd time, Edward Jones has earned a spot on the Fortune 100 Best
Companies to Work For - ranking by Great Places to Work - and
Fortune - magazine. Edward Jones ranked No. 35 on the prestigious
2022 list.
2022 Best Places to Work For LGBTQ+ Equality, Great Place to Work -
in partnership with Human Rights Campaign Foundation, published
Equity Magazine January 2022, data as of July 2021. Compensation
provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. Edward Jones scored
100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022
Corporate Equality Index (CEI) the nation's foremost benchmarking
survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices
related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. The ranking designated Jones
as one of the best places to work for LGBTQ+Equality.
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any
other basis prohibited by applicable law.
At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their
contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a
rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial
security and well-being. Visit our career site to learn more about
our total compensation approach, which in addition to base salary,
typically includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary
range for this role is based on national data and actual pay is
based on skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors
for a potential new associate:
Salary: $66379 - $109459
Category: Headquarters
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