Software Licensing Mgr

The purpose of the Software Licensing Manager is to provide an accurate account of technology asset lifecycle costs and risks to maximize the business value of technology strategy, architecture, funding, contractual and sourcing decisions.

What You'll Do

• Drive efficiencies and cost-savings, continually through software metering and monitoring and as part of the annual business planning process.
• Support vendor selection and RFI / RFP processes for software and SaaS solutions alongside IT Procurement; negotiating terms and conditions by working closely with stakeholders and Group functions.
• Support Vendor Management with supplier reviews
• Support IT Service Management drive the development of a mature software catalog and the interface with software asset management.
• Identify and lead improvement programs through SAM, service delivery improvements, process efficiencies and procurement policies.
• Delivering a pro-active, professional and highly commercial service, responsive to the needs of clients and operational service delivery:
  * Expert authority for software asset management, regulations and practice generally and leading expert authority across the business for on premise and cloud software asset commercial landscape
  * Maintaining accurate and timely management and performance information to enable organization wide assessment of IT procurement performance and direct responsibility for decisions affecting areas of spend under their responsibility. This will include assessing and resolving issues and risks and upholding excellent standards of governance.
  * Manage license true ups, license excess movements, by using ServiceNow SAM Pro
  * Financial efficiency, cost savings and risk mitigation through license management
• Tracking Financial impact and Monitoring software compliance. Leading Belron's response to software audits.
• Escalating issues to the Head of IT Sourcing, Procurement & Vendor Management by exception
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What You'll Need

• 7-9 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Required
• 4-6 years 5+ years' experience within Software License Management/ Software Procurement or Software Asset Management
• In depth knowledge of Tier 1 software vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, Adobe and VMware
• Deep understanding of managing software across SaaS/PaaS/IaaS
• Able to complete software true ups, ELPs and software renewals
• Audit Defense
• Complexity of Work, Skills and Experience
• Absorbs complex technical information and communicates effectively at all levels to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to review high/low level designs and provide expert guidance around optimization.
• Ability to understand complex license terms and contracts.
• Has a working knowledge of Software Asset Management tools, such as Flexera, Snow or ServiceNow SAM Pro
• Assesses and evaluates risk.
• Understands the implications of new technologies.
• Has a broad understanding of all aspects of IT and deep understanding of own specialty.
• Understands and can communicate and promote compliance with relevant legislation in the employing organization. (High proficiency)
• Autonomy
• Works under general direction.
• Uses discretion in identifying and resolving complex problems and assignments.
• Usually receives specific instructions, and has work reviewed at frequent milestones.
• Determines when issues should be escalated to a higher level. (High proficiency)
• Complexity of work
• Performs a broad range of complex technical or professional work activities, in a variety of contexts.
• Investigates, defines, and resolves complex problems. (High proficiency)
• Competencies
• Extensive understanding and experience of negotiating software licensing models
• Extensive experience with Tier 1 vendor true ups and creating ELPs.
• Experience of effective collaboration with senior stakeholders
• Ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals across multiple cultures, disciplines, and geographies.
• Willingness to challenge current practice: seek alternative options and challenge convention.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team through sharing and communicating vision.
• Interacts with and influences department or project team members.
• Has working-level contact with customers and suppliers.
• Makes decisions that impact on the work assigned to individuals or phases of projects. (High proficiency)

What You'll Get

• Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
• A benefits package valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days.
• Up to $5,250 annually in tuition reimbursement.
• View all our health, wealth, and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com.

******************************************************************************************************************************************

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job's essential duties because of an ADA disability. Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws and regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.

--