IT License Manager OESL mfd - REF72021G

We are looking for a IT License Manager (m/f/diverse) for the locations Porto or Timisoara with the following responsibilities:

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