License Manager Senior

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

Role Summary

The License Manager Senior helps Associated Bank manage its software and cloud assets efficiently, securely, and responsibly. This role identifies cost savings, ensures licensing and contractual compliance, and builds processes that help the organization make informed technology decisions. You’ll have opportunities to influence enterprise-wide practices while partnering with teams across Technology, Finance, Legal, and the business.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage software and cloud asset programs, including licensing, usage, renewals, and compliance.

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs through license optimization, renewals, and improved utilization.

• Partner with Vendor Management, Finance, Legal, Technology, and business leaders to support effective purchasing and licensing decisions.

• Develop governance strategies, processes, and metrics that strengthen Software and Cloud Asset Management.

• Monitor licensing and contractual requirements to support compliance with legal, regulatory, and vendor obligations.

• Lead audit preparation and response activities related to software and technology assets.

• Forecast software and cloud asset needs based on business growth, technology changes, and acquisitions.

• Improve asset management practices through data, reporting, and continuous process improvement.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years of experience in IT Asset Management, including Software Asset Management (SAM).

• Experience managing software licensing, contracts, compliance, or technology assets.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Cloud Asset Management (CAM) or cloud licensing.

• Experience working with Vendor Management, Finance, Legal, or technology procurement teams.

• Experience supporting software licensing audits and developing asset management metrics.

• Experience in a financial services or other highly regulated environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll work alongside talented people who value collaboration, continuous learning, and making a difference. Associated Bank offers opportunities to grow your skills, influence enterprise-wide technology practices, and build relationships across the organization. Apply today to make an impact.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. 

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. 

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community. 

• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. 

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. 

• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.  

• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. 

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. 

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$69,930.00 - $119,880.00 per year