Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.The Role The Licensing Manager plays a critical role in enabling Thornton Tomasetti's global teams by ensuring our software ecosystem is compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with how the business actually works. This is a highly visible, cross-functional role at the intersection of technology, finance, and operations, with the opportunity to build and own the firm's Software Asset Management (SAM) function from the ground up. You'll take ownership of monitoring software license usage and forecasting future demand across a diverse application portfolio, turning complex licensing data into clear, actionable insights that guide business decisions. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to practice leaders, IT leadership, and Finance, helping shape licensing strategy and optimize software investments. If you enjoy making data-driven decisions that have a measurable impact at a global firm, this role offers both influence and visibility. Responsibilities Monitor and manage software licensing usage and compliance across key engineering, design, collaboration, and business applications, proactively identifying and mitigating risk. Forecast license demand and support budget planning by partnering with practice leaders, IT, and Finance to align licensing with staffing plans, project pipelines, and technology roadmaps. Optimize software spend by analyzing usage trends, identifying under-utilized licenses, recommending right-sizing or license model changes, and supporting renewals, negotiations, and RFPs with data-driven insights. Establish and run the Software Asset Management (SAM) function, including leading the selection, implementation, and ongoing administration of a new SAM tool and defining governance, workflows, and KPIs. Serve as the primary point of contact for licensing support, providing guidance to end users, managers, and practice leaders on license eligibility, requests, and appropriate product tiers. Collaborate across IT, Procurement, Legal, and Finance to support audits, ensure accurate entitlement records, and align contracts and renewals with actual and projected usage. Requirements 5+ years of experience in software licensing, IT asset management, SAM, procurement, or a closely related field. Hands-on experience with enterprise licensing models, ideally including platforms such as Microsoft, Autodesk, Bentley, Adobe, or similar engineering and business applications. Experience implementing or administering a SAM or license management tool, with strong analytical skills and comfort working with usage data, cost models, and forecasts. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex licensing concepts to non-technical audiences and work effectively across IT, Finance, and business leadership. CompensationThe rate for this position generally is $90,000 - $110,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. 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A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.BenefitsDepending on your employment status, benefits may include:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for Medical and ChildcarePaid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer TimeTuition ReimbursementCommuter Transit (where available)401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repaymentsFitness ReimbursementAnd other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. 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Licensing Manager