Senior Associate – Software Publisher Services (SLC) - India

Senior Associate – Software Publisher Services - India

Are you looking for an opportunity to support and deliver software publisher compliance and optimization initiatives for top global clients?

Overview:

Connor Consulting International provides highly specialized accounting and advisory solutions to ensure contract, license, and royalty compliance. The company has experienced enormous growth since its inception in 2009. The practice has more than doubled in size every year and is presently serving as a trusted advisor to a broad range of clientele in various industries across the globe, including clients from Fortune 500 companies.

Connor’s continued pursuit for excellence in the delivery of professional contract compliance services has gained trust and recognition of the world’s largest software vendors. The company’s experienced teams ensure our clients are served by the best tenured industry experts.

With continued growth across Connor Consulting and its global client base, we are seeking a Senior Associate – Software Publisher Services to support and manage software license compliance engagements within our Software Publisher Services practice. This role is ideal for an experienced professional with strong hands-on expertise in software license compliance (with a focus on Red Hat), data analysis, and audit support.

Senior Associates play a critical role in executing compliance projects, conducting detailed license reconciliations, collaborating closely with client teams, and supporting audit defense and optimization initiatives to ensure compliance and cost savings.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute software license compliance projects from planning through reporting, with guidance from senior team members.
• Conduct detailed license reconciliations, entitlement reviews, and Effective License Position (ELP) analysis.
• Support software publisher–led compliance reviews and audits, including Red Hat software license compliance engagements.
• Analyze deployment and usage data to identify compliance gaps, risks, and optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders across SAM, IT, Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams to validate findings and drive outcomes.
• Interpret complex licensing terms, product use rights, and publisher-specific licensing metrics.
• Perform advanced Excel-based data analysis, working with large and complex datasets.
• Support optimization and remediation initiatives to deliver measurable cost savings and compliance alignment.
• Leverage outputs from SAM tools (e.g., Snow, Flexera, ServiceNow Asset Management) to validate data accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare clear, well-structured client deliverables, including compliance findings, audit support documentation, and recommendations.
• Manage engagement timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure high-quality, on-time execution.
• Stay current on evolving software publisher licensing models, including subscription, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Requirements: Experience, Skills, and Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software license compliance, Software Publisher Services, SAM, or audit support.
• Experience in consulting or professional services environments is preferred.
• Certifications such as CSAM, ITIL, ISO 19770, or similar are a plus.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Red Hat software license compliance audits or publisher-led reviews.
• Strong understanding of software licensing metrics, entitlement models, and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with SAM tools and inventory data sources.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex data analysis).
• Ability to interpret and apply complex licensing terms and contractual language.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and data integrity.
• Experience working in cross-functional, client-facing environments and managing multiple projects.

Core Competencies & Values

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative, client-focused mindset.
• High standards of professionalism, accountability, and quality.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.

Benefits – Why Connor?

We approach every relationship with purpose, attention, and a little fun! You can expect a flexible working environment, paid mental health days, a generous vacation package, and competitive compensation. You’ll be working with a highly driven, collaborative global team that values trust, accountability, and continuous learning. We nurture our people in a culture that promotes diversity and individuality that sparks innovation and creativity.

Values & Culture

Connor is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We value collaboration, integrity, and professional excellence, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

Connor Consulting Partners, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you’re ready to make a strategic impact and lead transformative ITAM projects for some of the world’s most exciting companies, this is the right opportunity for you.

Join us and be part of our Global Team. Apply now!