License Manager

About the Company : A young, dynamic, and innovation-oriented environment with a very open and informal culture where knowledge sharing and employee development are key.

About the Role : A chance to make the difference in the design, implementation, and continuous optimization of a forward-thinking, group-wide Software License & Asset Management (SLAM) framework that enables innovation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee the central administration, proactive maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of all relevant software licenses and assets, ensuring the highest quality of data integrity.
• Act as a guardian of compliance, making certain that all entities and locations within the group are audit-ready, including efficient preparation for and support during internal and external license audits.
• Harness data-driven insights by analyzing license inventories, usage patterns, and cost structures, with the strategic goal of maximizing value from our software portfolio and minimizing unnecessary spend.
• Collaborate closely with the global procurement team to drive impactful decisions on license volumes, contract terms, ordering processes, and reporting.
• Take operational responsibility for license management under global agreements, ensuring best-in-class vendor relations with key providers such as Microsoft, Salesforce, and Adobe.
• Deliver clear, actionable analyses and management reports regarding inventory, risk, cost optimization opportunities, and group-wide compliance, providing crucial information for executive decision-making.
• Contribute actively to cross-functional initiatives in areas like software implementation, migration projects, cloud services, and the groups digital transformation journey.
• Proactively pursue ongoing professional development and champion the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, aiming for the strategic use and deployment of AI agents to automate and elevate license and asset management processes for the future.

Qualifications :

• 35 years of relevant professional experience in software license management & IT asset management, working experience in a multi-cultural environment.
• Very good knowledge of common licensing models and metrics, especially for Microsoft, Salesforce, and Adobe.
• Experience with SAM/ITAM tools (e.g. Flexera, HaloITSM).
• Very good English skills, both written and spoken.
• Confident use of MS Office and common reporting tools.
• Practical experience or strong interest in the development and integration of AI agents to enhance software asset management processes and drive digital innovation.

Required Skills :

• The role has an advisory function and is responsible for providing transparent, decision-relevant information and recommendations to the respective stakeholders.
• There is no own contractual or budget decision authority; final decisions are taken by the responsible line management and Global Procurement.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong interest in the development and integration of AI agents.

Equal Opportunity Statement : We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.