About the role

  • Software Asset & License Manager enhancing SAM processes in an international financial services firm. Collaborating with IT and procurement to optimize software compliance and cost management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Software Asset Management (SAM)
  • Establish and further develop a group-wide Software Asset Management program
  • Develop and maintain policies, processes and standards for license management
  • Manage software costs and usage
  • Analyze license models and license volumes
  • Identify opportunities to optimize software spending
  • Ensure compliance in the management and use of software licenses
  • Serve as the interface between IT, Procurement and business units
  • Advise internal stakeholders on license models and licensing strategies
  • Support contract reviews and license negotiations
  • Build structured license and usage reporting
  • Provide actionable recommendations for management and IT
  • Support the selection and implementation of a Software Asset Management tool
  • Establish sustainable processes for license administration and compliance

Requirements

  • Degree in Business Informatics, Business Administration or a comparable qualification
  • Experience in license management, Software Asset Management or IT procurement
  • Knowledge of common licensing models (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, etc.)
  • Ideally experience with SAM tools or ITSM systems
  • Analytical and structured approach to work
  • Very good German and good English skills

Benefits

  • Permanent employment in an international corporate environment
  • Responsible role with scope to shape and build a group-wide license management function
  • Hybrid working model with an office located in central Cologne
  • Attractive salary package with additional benefits (e.g., corporate benefits, Deutschland-Ticket, accident insurance)
  • 30 days of vacation and flexible working hours
  • Training and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning
  • Collegial environment with short decision-making processes

Job title

IT Software Asset & License Manager – m/f/d

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

€85,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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