ITAM Software Licensing Specialist

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**Offer**

- **Career development according to your profile and interests.**

- **Work in one of the best companies and feel proud.**

- **Access to an innovative methodology and tools.**

- **Direct contact with experts worldwide.**

- **Use of work schemes and cutting-edge technologies.**

- **Constant training.**

- **Work environment based on teamwork and collaboration.**

- **Participation in International Projects**

**General Description**

The Software License Specialist is responsible for managing and optimizing software licenses across the organization to ensure compliance, cost-efficiency, and alignment with legal and contractual requirements. This role supports software asset management (SAM) across diverse IT environments—including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures—and collaborates with procurement, legal, and IT teams to maintain accurate license inventories and support strategic decision-making.

**Key Responsibilities**

- **License Compliance & Validation**

Monitor and enforce compliance with software licensing agreements. Conduct internal reviews and generate Effective License Positions (ELPs). Maintain documentation of compliance findings and remediation plans.

- **Contract Analysis & Lifecycle Support**

Analyze software licensing agreements and entitlement documents. Support the full lifecycle of software contracts—from evaluation and acquisition to renewal and termination.

- **Inventory & Tool Management**

Maintain accurate software license inventories using tools such as Flexera, ServiceNow, or equivalent ITAM platforms. Track usage, renewals, and compliance metrics.

- **Procurement & Cost Optimization**

Collaborate with procurement teams to negotiate favorable licensing terms. Identify opportunities for cost savings through license harvesting, reallocation, and contract consolidation.

- **Vendor Relations**

Build and maintain relationships with software vendors. Stay informed about licensing model changes and industry trends.

- **Training & Policy Development**

Develop and implement licensing policies. Educate internal teams on compliance requirements and best practices through training and documentation.

- **Audit & Reporting**

Prepare compliance reports and support internal or external audits. Provide insights and recommendations for license optimization.

**Mandatory Skills**

- Basic understanding of software licensing concepts and compliance.

- Experience with IT support, procurement, or asset management.

- Familiarity with inventory and ticketing tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Flexera).

- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

- Effective written and verbal communication.

- Proficiency in Excel (basic formulas, tables).

- English proficiency (B2 or higher).

**Desirable Skills**

- Knowledge of licensing models for Tier 1 vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, SAP) and Tier 2 vendors (e.g., Adobe, VMware, BMC).

- Experience with software license compliance reviews and ELP generation.

- Experience with software procurement and vendor negotiations.

- Intermediate to advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

- Understanding of software discovery tools and scanning technologies.

- Ability to interpret licensing terms in complex IT environments.