SEAP Compliance Specialist

• Team and Program Management
• Forecast and report subscription bookings related to SEAP activities, working closely with sales.
• Consolidate analytics and reporting to aid sales consultation on account selection strategy for SEAP engagement.
• Manage relationships with 3rd party partners retained for customer reviews and program consultation.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for negotiation and resolution of compliance findings identified by SEAP.
• Sales and Negotiation
• Identify, inspire, and guide subscription bookings related to direct and influence engagement of Sales Teams.
• Lead complex negotiations with clients to secure optimal subscription terms, pricing, and conditions.
• Identify new opportunities and negotiate agreements that align with business objectives and licensing models, strengthening client relationships.
• Compliance and Asset Management
• Provide strategic advice to internal stakeholders on licensing models and changes to align with business goals.
• Advisory and Strategy
• Manage the deployment and renewal of subscription licenses, ensuring the appropriate subscriptions are in place and the underlying terms and reporting needs are understood.
• Consult with the Legal team to customize and edit order forms and contracts relevant to SEAP provisions.
• Monitor subscription usage to maintain compliance with licensing terms, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations to avoid penalties.

•  5+ years of experience in OpenSource/SaaS/software sales, program management, or software license compliance.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required.
• Combined background in direct selling of services and subscriptions; familiarity with renewals and consumption-based business models.
• Ability to articulate and understand contract language.
• Experience supporting efforts to manage and track software/subscription usage.
• Expertise in managing subscription adherence and entitlement validation.
• Proven ability to interpret data sets to identify subscription discrepancies.
• Experience creating, interpreting and reviewing detailed compliance and entitlement reports.
• Skill in spotting and mitigating compliance risks within assigned accounts.
• Soft Skills and Business Acumen
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; excellent presentation skills.
• Exceptional business insight, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to apply a quantitative approach to program management.
• Solid financial and operational understanding of value drivers in OpenSource business models; analytical and process-oriented mindset.
• Understand how compliance impacts revenue and renewal cycles.
• Ability to work effectively with sales, partners, product management, and legal teams.
• Proficiency in preparing and delivering subscription messaging.
• Experience creating materials to aid compliance education.
• Language: English (required).

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Benefits
●    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
●    Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
●    Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
●    Retirement 401(k) with employer match
●    Paid time off and holidays
●    Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
●    Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
●    Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States. 

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