About the Job
As a Global Software License Manager, you will be part of the Global License Management team, creating transparency of the software and related license usage. You will ensure the economic use of software in the area of responsibility and you will handle the commercial aspects of licenses.
What you do
- Determine licensing requirements, analyze terms, and document licensing data, including historic license data and new purchases, to maintain a comprehensive commercial software license inventory.
- Organize technical data collection and document usage data, ensuring inventory data quality and generating transparent reporting on consumption per OE/branch and Service Owner.
- Compile and analyze license balance, map commercial and technical inventories based on license metrics, and identify licensing deviations (under-/over-licensing) to support software compliance management reporting.
- Support rectification of licensing deviations, check for unused licenses within Global License Management scope, and assist in SAM control and governance development.
- Participate in contract negotiations, cost and revenue planning, and execute Service Charging for respective licenses, ensuring the implementation of the strategic framework and specifications of Allianz Technology SAM.
- Ensure process efficiency and compliance within the area of responsibility, operationalize ITAM requirements, and assign data requirements to stakeholders such as Software Product Owners and external service providers.
- Collaborate with other global and local license managers, supporting risk or M&A software compliance assessments and maintaining the responsibility for SAM within the designated area.
What you bring
- Proficiency in data processing, analytical background, report generation, and experience in handling compliance positions, including cost and revenue planning, forecasting, and invoicing.
- Strong understanding of software contracts, particularly important clauses for License Management, and experience in contract negotiations.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow SAM Pro, ServiceNow ITOM, or other SAM tools, with relevant certifications such as ServiceNow ITAM/SAM, CSAM, or Publisher Licensing certifications (e.g., Microsoft, IBM, Adobe).
- Fluent in English, both speaking and writing, with good interpersonal skills to adapt to different stakeholders at all hierarchical levels and build trusted relationships.
- Ability to communicate and present in a convincing and structured way, with effective problem-solving, analytical, and modeling skills combined with strong business assessment and strategic thinking.
- Fast learner with a confident, positive attitude, capable of quickly adapting to new challenges and environments.
- Extensive knowledge of license metrics for perpetual licenses and cloud subscriptions, with 5+ years of experience in license management and software asset management
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Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use.
What we offer
- We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
- We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
- From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
- Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.
About Allianz Technology
With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.
We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.
In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.
Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.
D&I statement
Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and commits itself to creating an inclusive work environment for all.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.
You. IT.
To Recruitment Agencies:
Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.
When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.
72224 | Procurement | Professional | PG10 | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent