IT License Manager

📋 Description

• You will ensure that the utilization of software licenses within our organization is automated, transparent, legally compliant, and cost-efficient.

• You will serve as the primary point of contact for licensing inquiries and confidently navigate between IT, Procurement, Compliance, and various business units.

• You will manage and maintain our license inventories using a license management/SAM tool.

• You will oversee license agreements, usage rights, contract terms, notice periods, and audit requirements.

• You will closely coordinate with IT Procurement and application IT regarding software acquisitions and deployments.

• You will prepare license reconciliations along with compliance and management reports.

• You will also conduct internal license audits and assist with external software audits.

• You will analyze and enhance license usage (e.g., minimizing over-licensing).

• You will provide guidance to IT and business units on license terms, usage rights, and compliance obligations.

• You will educate and raise awareness among employees about the proper management of software licenses.

• You will keep track of market and licensing model developments (subscription, cloud, SaaS).

• Additionally, you will contribute to the selection, implementation, and ongoing development of license management tools and processes.

• You will offer advisory input for contract drafting and vendor negotiations.

⛳️ Requirements

• You possess a strong understanding of common licensing models and have experience with SAM tools such as Flexera, Snow, or ServiceNow.

• You are knowledgeable about the licensing models and audit procedures of major vendors and have a basic understanding of software and contract law.

• You are adept with Excel, reporting tools, and IT service management systems.

• You hold an IT-related qualification or relevant degree and have several years of professional experience in IT license management or SAM.

• You work in a structured, meticulous, and analytical manner and exhibit a high level of responsibility.

• You demonstrate strong communication skills, assertiveness, and discretion when managing sensitive data.

• You possess excellent German language skills, both written and spoken (minimum C1).

🏝️ Benefits

• Your flexibility: Shape your working day flexibly — in a way that suits you and your team.

• Your development: We boost your personal development — we recognize your know-how and potential and develop you further.

• Your health: Strengthen body and mind with Hansefit. You receive access to a large network of gyms, swimming pools, and class offerings across Germany and can always find the perfect balance.

• Your workplace safety: We rely on professional occupational safety and modern occupational health services. Together with our health partner, we create a safe, healthy working environment that protects you in everyday work and strengthens you in the long term.

• Your mobility: Choose your preferred bike with BusinessBike — whether a classic bicycle, a sporty mountain bike, or an e-bike. This lets you design your commute or leisure time actively, cost-effectively, and environmentally consciously.

• Your perks: Benefit from real savings in many areas of life with our Corporate Benefits — through exclusive discounts, special promotions, and attractive offers.