IT License Manager mfd - REF72021G

Join our dynamic team at OESL where we are dedicated to innovation and excellence in IT services. Are you passionate about IT License Management If so we have an exciting opportunity for you!

License Management and Compliance

• Administer and manage all software and technology licenses ensuring that the company remains in full compliance with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular license audits to identify potential compliance issues excess usage or underutilized licenses and address any discrepancies.
• Monitor license expiry and renewals coordinating with procurement teams to ensure timely renewals and mitigate potential risks.
• Ensure that licenses are appropriately tracked stored and documented in a central system with clear visibility for stakeholders.
• Changes of software usage terms or contracts (e.g. changed software license metrics changes from perpetual licenses to subscriptions software bundles etc.
• Mergers & Acquisition activities (M&A transactions) especially before contracting license metric terms
• Software vendor audits
• Adaption of IT License Management strategy

Cost Optimization and Reporting

• Analyze license usage across the company identifying opportunities for costsaving measures and making recommendations for improving the efficiency of license utilization.
• Produce detailed license utilization reports for senior leadership highlighting areas for improvement and recommending optimization strategies.
• Negotiate with software vendors and service providers for favorable pricing terms and contract renewals.
• Definition of an adequate level of reports (scope priority) and frequency based on risk assessment and efficiency (effort and valueadd)

Vendor and Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with software vendors ensuring alignment on licensing terms conditions and usage policies.
• Serve as the primary contact point for all licenserelated issues within the organization working closely with the procurement legal and IT teams to resolve conflicts or ambiguities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including IT legal procurement and business unit leaders to ensure that software and technology needs are accurately reflected in license agreements.

Risk Management and Legal Compliance

• Actively mitigate risks associated with software piracy noncompliance or unauthorized usage implementing processes to identify and address violations.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and software compliance standards to ensure all licensing practices adhere to legal and contractual obligations.
• Work with legal and procurement teams to address and negotiate disputes related to license terms and conditions.

Process Improvement

• Implement and maintain best practices for license management ensuring all processes are streamlined efficient and auditable.
• Lead the development and deployment of a license management framework that includes guidelines procedures and documentation to be followed by all teams.

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Business Administration Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Required Certifications: Certified Software Licensing Professional (CSLP) or similar software asset management certification ITIL Foundation
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Procurement Professional
• 5 years in software license management or IT procurement with demonstrated success in overseeing software and technology licenses in a complex multilocation environment.
• Led license compliance audits identifying discrepancies and optimizing software usage across an enterprise with 15 locations.
• Successfully negotiated software renewals and contracts achieving cost savings of 1015 while ensuring compliance.
• Developed and deployed a centralized license management system improving visibility and control over license usage.
• Strong experience in collaborating with crossfunctional teams including IT procurement legal and business units to ensure smooth license management processes.
• Ability to lead audits and vendor negotiations demonstrating leadership through influence and strategic decisionmaking.
• Experience in mentoring or training staff or stakeholders on best practices for license management and compliance.
• Fluent in English and German another language helpful
• Exposure to international work content in previous roles

Additional Information :

The wellbeing of our employees is important to us. Thats why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good worklife balance with additional benefits such as:

Training opportunities

Mobile and flexible working models

Sabbaticals

and much more...

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime