Senior Systems Engineer - Software Asset Management (SAM)

What Youll Be Doing

This is a Build Operate Embed kind of role. Youll design the foundations run it and help others adopt it over time.

Building the SAM Capability

• Set up simple scalable processes that work with the way the business operates today

• Stand up tools (e.g. Zylo ServiceNow SAM) to get clear centralised visibility of what were using

• Define how we classify software (standard non-standard approved high-risk)

• Align with teams like procurement access management tech support and finance to integrate SAM into existing workflows and ways of working

Operate It Day-to-Day

• Maintain inventory data and software ownership information to ensure accuracy

• Run lightweight usage reviews and prep teams for upcoming renewals

• Spot patterns duplications and cost opportunities - and help teams act on them

• Support rationalisation work when it makes sense - not as a blocker

Help Others Get It & Use It

• Co-design simple guides playbooks and onboarding for app owners and tech leads

• Pilot preferred tools and visibility dashboards with teams who are ready

• Make SAM feel helpful not bureaucratic

Scale It Pragmatically

• Design for scale - with feedback loops insights and measurable wins

• Make it easy for others to participate without extra effort

• Help SAM become something the business wants to engage with

What Were Looking For

Youll likely have a minimum of 5-8 years of experience working specifically across:

• Software asset management or SaaS management tooling

• Tech cost optimisation procurement IT operations or IT governance - with at least part of that time spent building or evolving new capabilities

• Fast-paced low-process environments where you had to figure things out and influence without authority

Foundational Skills (Must Have)

• Hands-on with SAM/SaaS platforms like Zylo Torii Flexera or ServiceNow SAM

• Deep understanding of SaaS license models usage metrics and renewal planning

• Proven track record in standing up a capability or process from scratch

• Comfortable working where there may not always be formal authority policy or mandate - can navigate and thrive in ambiguity and opportunity!

• Strong communication and collaboration across tech procurement finance and business stakeholders

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience rationalising tools or running successful cost-saving initiatives through influencing and partnership

• Exposure to hyper-growth or autonomous org structures

• Understanding of Application Portfolio Management and Technology Lifecycle Planning

• Familiarity with how SAM fits into broader IT operating models

Were open to candidates at Senior Specialist or Capability Lead level depending on experience adaptability and ability to deliver outcomes independently in a maturing environment - we care more about impact mindset and adaptability than job titles!

What Success Looks Like

• We have a clear trusted view of what software usage is across the org

• Teams make better tool decisions with your help

• Rationalisation happens when it makes sense not because someone said so

• SAM becomes a quiet strategic enabler in the background - not a process everyone tries to avoid

What This Role Is Not

• Not a procurement analyst or spreadsheet-only role

• Not a tool cop or approval gate

• Not a deeply and only technical systems engineer

• Not a policy-pusher or contract reader

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but youll experience lots of moments of magic connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva too. We also offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Heres a taste of whats on offer:

• Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing social connection office setup & more
• Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good take time to recharge and supports you personally

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Other stuff to know

We see AI as a powerful amplifier of creativity and technology at evolving how we assess AI skills in our Technology hiring experience - youll tackle interactive real-time challenges that reflect the kind of work we do. In some interviews you may also be asked to solve a problem using an AI tool to show how you approach challenges with tech by your side. Your recruitment partner will walk you through what to make hiring decisions based on your experience skills and passion as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!

We make hiring decisions based on your experience skills and passion as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time