We have partnered with a prestigious consultancy firm who are currently seeking a Software Licence Manager on a long term contract who has current NATO or Security Clearance and can be on site in Brussels.
Please be aware this for this role the successful candidate must be able to go on site in Braine-l’Alleud 5 days per week and have current NATO or Security Clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining IT asset (software) management processes, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation of all software assets throughout their lifecycle
* Required to explain complex software licensing issues to non-IT staff ensuring that understanding is gained. May be required to run training or lead presentations for non-digital staff again ensuring that understanding is gained
* Ensure that confidentiality is always maintained, and that staff adhere to the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, and the NATO Security Principles
* Managing software assets from planning, requests, procurement, approval, deployment, operation/licensing, to retirement, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies
* Assist in overseeing NATO's software licence management processes and procedures, including tracking, monitoring, and optimising the use of software licences to reduce costs and minimise risks
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of IT assets, their renewals, and associated costs, especially for software
* Collaborating with IT and business stakeholders to plan and manage the procurement of software assets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and budgetary constraints, across all NATO customers an divisions
* Providing specialist advice and guidance on software and licensing models to colleagues at all levels, including senior management, to support informed decision-making
* Monitoring and reporting on the performance of IT assets, identifying opportunities for improvement, and driving initiatives to optimise resource utilisation and reduce costs
* Assisting the Head of Software in contributing to asset and budget planning at operational and strategic levels, including the production of dashboards, reports, and analysis as required
* Helping to ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and best practices relating to IT asset and software licence management
* Liaising with vendors and suppliers to negotiate contracts, manage renewals, and resolve issues related to IT assets and software licences
* Continuously staying informed of industry trends, advancements, and best practices in IT asset and software licence management,
Required Skills:
* Proven 3 years' experience as a Software Licence Manager, Software Licence Consultant, or similar role.
* In-depth knowledge of Tier 1 software vendor licence practices.
* Experience in service level management and continuous service improvement.
* Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.
* Proven experience in managing vendor relationships.
* Experience managing/leading small team, preferably in international environment
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer relationship management abilities.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Interested, intrigued or want to find out more? Apply today so that we can start a conversation. Contact Ryan Kennison via e-mail at ryan.kennison@church-int.com or call 01622 620 713.