IT Software Asset Manager

Belgrade

Professional Tasks:

• Responsible for effective implementation and maintenance of IT software asset and license Management procedures and working practices
• Effectively utilize software asset and license management tools and processes to ensure successful completion of audits
• Perform regular license compliance reviews to ensure a compliant usage of any 3rd party software
• Manage relationships with vendors and drive for value and process effectiveness
• Consult software procurement and software implementation projects on optimal licensing
• Analyze contracts and license agreements to ensure a high quality of decision making
• Manage external license audits on global level and support the steering of software vendors
• Be the single point of contact within STADA regarding software licensing topics
• Collaborate closely with the Procurement team to identify potential optimization of software licenses in framework and maintenance contracts
• Provide financial information for the annual budget; identify cost reductions / optimizations

Your qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, engineering or a related discipline with an information technology focus.
• Minimum five years of experience in Software asset and license management, including management of third-party vendors
• Significant experience (>5 to 10 years) with proven results in software negotiations
• Experience in project/asset management, contract administration and vendor relations in a technology environment are desirable
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) experience is desired, but not required.
• Deep market knowledge of IT software licenses (SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong understanding of software technology, licensing, and controls with ability to understand and interpret nuances of software license agreements and contracts
• Deep organizational discipline and excellent follow-up skills.
• Analytical in his or her approach to problem solving with a focus on managing in a team environment with attention to results and with a sense of urgency
• Strong understanding of software license compliance issues in large companies
• Excellent organizational skills
• Very good strategic, solution and cost-oriented thinking
• Fluent language skills in English