SW Licensing Specialist
Role Overview
Manage the strategic governance, compliance, and optimization of software licensing.
Act as a subject matter expert for software licensing, vendor agreements, compliance management, and cost optimization.
Partner with Procurement, Finance, Technical Services, Sales, Customer Success, and software vendors.
Focus on commercial licensing governance, vendor engagement, reporting, and optimization rather than technical license deployment.
The role does not apply licenses or perform core technical tasks such as logging onto servers.
Key Skills for This Role
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The Role
Manage the strategic governance, compliance, and optimization of software licensing.
Act as a subject matter expert for software licensing, vendor agreements, compliance management, and cost optimization.
Partner with Procurement, Finance, Technical Services, Sales, Customer Success, and software vendors.
Focus on commercial licensing governance, vendor engagement, reporting, and optimization rather than technical license deployment.
The role does not apply licenses or perform core technical tasks such as logging onto servers.
License Management
- Manage the entire software lifecycle from acquisition to retirement.
- Track software licenses and maintain records of agreements and licensing terms.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Monitor software usage and identify potential licensing compliance issues.
- Implement strategies to mitigate risks from unauthorized installations or usage.
Cost Optimization
- Identify opportunities for license consolidation and reallocation of unused licenses.
- Explore alternative licensing models to optimize software spending.
Vendor Management and Reporting
- Manage software vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and facilitate communications.
- Generate reports on software usage, license compliance, and cost analysis.
- Facilitate software onboarding and offboarding.
- Assist with internal and vendor software audits.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 4 years of experience in software procurement or a similar role.
- Basic understanding of software licensing models from various vendors.
- At least 2 years of experience managing stakeholders and coordinating activities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Expertise with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make licensing and cost optimization recommendations.
- Excellent comprehension and planning skills.
Desirable Qualifications
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and maintain accurate records.
- Negotiation skills for vendor contract terms and pricing.
- Experience using AI or other technology to improve efficiency.
- Prior experience in an outsourced service delivery environment.
- Project management experience or working knowledge of ITSM service delivery concepts.
Benefits
- Training and certification bonuses.
- Culture Awards recognizing excellence.
- Annual all-expenses-paid trip for top performers and outstanding contributors.
- Social activities, discounted hardware and software, and learning and development opportunities.
About Brennan
Brennan describes its approach as the True Performance System, focused on customer value and relevant technology solutions.
The company states that employees from all backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences are welcomed and empowered.
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