Global License Manager

Tasks & Responsibility

• Responsibility for license balance incl counter measures
• Regular license reporting for on prem, Cloud and SaaS applications
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Analysis, design, implementation of license strategies
• Advising Business units/subsidiaries  and IT on the introduction of new software products and technologies with regard to licensing issues
• Further developing of license management and optimizing the software license models
• Further development and operations of a software asset management system
• Advice and support on license-relevant content during contract negotiations
• Monitoring and control of software and maintenance contracts
• Proven experience in tracking software licenses, managing software audits, and compliance reporting.

Education & Training

• Bachelor's degree in fields like Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields.
• (nice to have) Certification in IT Asset Management (ITAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), or equivalent is beneficial

Technical Knowhow

• Familiarity with software licensing models (e.g., perpetual, subscription, concurrent).
• Proficiency with license management and asset management tools (e.g.ServiceNow, Snow License Manager).
• Understanding of software lifecycle management and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical abilities to monitor and analyze license usage patterns, ensuring optimized license allocation and avoiding over-licensing.
• Familiarity with software licensing models (e.g., perpetual, subscription, concurrent).
• Proficiency with license management and asset management tools (e.g.ServiceNow, Snow License Manager).
• Understanding of software lifecycle management and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical abilities to monitor and analyze license usage patterns, ensuring optimized license allocation and avoiding over-licensing.
• Familiarity with licensing agreements, terms, and conditions from major vendors like Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, IBM, etc.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with procurement, IT, finance, and legal teams to ensure compliance and cost-efficiency. – good communication skills

$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation. 

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