We are looking for an experienced Asset & License Management Analyst to manage and optimize Software License, IT Asset and Configuration Management processes in a global environment.
The role will be responsible for ensuring software license compliance, managing IT assets throughout their lifecycle, supporting software/vendor audits, identifying license optimization and cost-saving opportunities, and providing license-related insights to key stakeholders.
The role will work closely with IT, Finance, Procurement, Legal, HR, Contract & Vendor Management teams and external software vendors.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize Software License and IT Asset Management processes.
- Monitor software licenses and ensure compliance with vendor agreements.
- Track IT/software assets throughout their lifecycle.
- Work with ServiceNow / ITSM platforms and enhance License & Asset Management processes.
- Prepare global license position reports covering utilization, compliance, risks, optimization opportunities and financial impact.
- Identify opportunities for license optimization and cost reduction.
- Support IT projects in identifying software license and asset requirements.
- Coordinate with Procurement/Sourcing and Contract & Vendor Management teams for licensing requirements.
- Plan and manage periodic software license/vendor audits.
- Support audit strategy, compliance activities and resolution of audit findings.
- Build strong relationships with IT, Finance, Procurement, HR and Legal stakeholders.
- Support global software license and vendor management activities.
Role Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Management or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, License Management or a similar role.
- Experience working in a complex international/global environment.
- Strong experience in software license and IT asset management.
- IT/Software License Audit experience is mandatory.
- Proven experience in license optimization and cost reduction.
- SAP On-Premise
- SAP Cloud
- SAP SaaS
- SAP RISE
- Microsoft products
Key Competencies
- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills
- Structured and detail-oriented approach
- Strong stakeholder management
- Proactive and results-driven
- Good understanding of commercial and financial aspects of licensing
- Ability to identify process improvement and cost optimization opportunities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively with global stakeholders and external vendors