(Senior) Consultant in Software Asset Management and Cloud FinOps for corporate clients advising on licensing and cloud service optimization. Engaging with teams and providing training while managing projects.
Responsibilities
As a (Senior) Consultant Software Asset Management / Cloud FinOps (m/f/d) you advise large corporate clients and major mid-sized companies on the most cost-effective licensing options and on the efficient use of cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Possible project tasks include: assessing the maturity level of software asset and license management
Introducing Software Asset Management roles and processes
(License) requirements analysis, contract preparation and negotiation of software license agreements
Optimization of ongoing Software Asset Management (SAM) operations
Establishing Cloud FinOps roles and activities
Reporting on and optimizing license and cloud costs
Delivering trainings on Software Asset Management and Cloud FinOps
You will regularly exchange information with our other SAM and Cloud FinOps experts about market developments and pass your knowledge on to colleagues.
Requirements
Completed commercial or technical training (e.g., as an IT systems specialist) and/or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in (business) computer science, economics, business administration, social sciences or natural sciences
At least 1–3 years of practical experience in consulting or in a line role in Software Asset Management / License Management / Software Vendor Manager / Software Contract Manager / Cloud FinOps
Knowledge and practical experience applying licensing terms for at least one of the following vendors: Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, VMware (Broadcom)
Experience in managing and implementing Software Asset Management projects
Experience with common SAM tool solutions on the market (USU, Snow, Flexera, ServiceNow) is desirable
Knowledge and experience in Cloud FinOps (e.g., framework, FOCUS datasets, tooling, provider-specific knowledge of AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) or willingness to deepen your expertise in this area
Familiarity with Cloud FinOps tools (e.g., Apptio Cloudability, CloudHealth, Flexera Cloud Cost Optimization, AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Google Cloud Billing Console) is desirable
Strong analytical mindset and a good understanding of business contexts and numbers
Goal-oriented, independent working style with a team-player mentality
Very good German and English skills (spoken and written)
Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Benefits
Flexible working hours and mobile working
Part-time possible
Competitive compensation with a performance-based bonus and company pension plan
Mentoring program and support for professional and personal development
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