Software Licence Manager for NATO with security clearance

Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization

Become the central expert for NATOs software licence this role youll transform complex licensing models into clear guidance empower colleagues across the organization and ensure every software asset delivers maximum value and compliance. Youll build and manage the full lifecycle of software portfolio - from planning and procurement to optimization and retirement. Your work directly safeguards the resources minimizes risk and supports critical decision-making at every level.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing implementing and maintaining IT asset (software) management processes ensuring accurate tracking and documentation of all software assets throughout their lifecycle;

• Required to explain complex software licensing issues to non-IT staff ensuring that understanding is gained. May be required to run training or lead presentations for non-digital staff again ensuring that understanding is gained;

• Ensure that confidentiality is always maintained and that staff adhere to the Data Protection Act Freedom of Information Act and the NATO Security Principles;

• Managing software assets from planning requests procurement approval deployment operation/licensing to retirement while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies;

• Assist in overseeing NATOs software licence management processes and procedures including tracking monitoring and optimising the use of software licences to reduce costs and minimise risks;

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of IT assets their renewals and associated costs especially for software;

• Collaborating with IT and business stakeholders to plan and manage the procurement of software assets ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and budgetary constraints across all NATO customers an divisions;

• Providing specialist advice and guidance on software and licensing models to colleagues at all levels including senior management to support informed decision-making;

• Monitoring and reporting on the performance of IT assets identifying opportunities for improvement and driving initiatives to optimise resource utilisation and reduce costs;

• Assisting the Head of Software in contributing to asset and budget planning at operational and strategic levels including the production of dashboards reports and analysis as required;

• Helping to ensuring compliance with relevant regulations policies and best practices relating to IT asset and software licence management;

• Liaising with vendors and suppliers to negotiate contracts manage renewals and resolve issues related to IT assets and software licences;

• Continuously staying informed of industry trends advancements and best practices in IT asset and software licence management ensuring NATO benefits from the latest knowledge and insights.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum requirement of a Masters degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience. Or exceptionally the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidates particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency that is at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.

• Proven 3 years experience as a Software Licence Manager Software Licence Consultant or similar role.

• In-depth knowledge of Tier 1 software vendor licence practices.

• Experience in service level management and continuous service improvement.

• Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.

• Proven experience in managing vendor relationships.

• Experience managing/leading small team preferably in international environment

• Excellent communication negotiation and customer relationship management abilities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions

• Training/Certifications: ITIL v4 Foundation

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