License Management Specialist

As a License Management Specialist, your role involves overseeing and optimizing the usage of software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) licenses across the organization. You will focus on reviewing license utilization, identifying opportunities to reduce unnecessary license usage, and providing detailed reporting to the Finance department for annual chargebacks by department. **Key Responsibilities:** - Monitor and analyze the usage of all software and SaaS tools to ensure optimal license allocation and compliance with vendor agreements. - Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary license usage, consolidate licenses, or renegotiate contracts for cost savings. - Prepare accurate reports on license usage by department for Finance to facilitate annual chargeback processes. - Ensure software and SaaS tools are used in accordance with licensing agreements to mitigate risks of non-compliance. - Collaborate with IT, Procurement, and Finance teams to align license management strategies with organizational goals. - Maintain and update license inventory databases for accuracy and accessibility of licensing data. - Develop and implement processes to streamline license management and enhance visibility into license utilization. - Act as the primary point of contact for license utilization questions and reporting. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's degree in a related field. - Business fluency in English. - 4+ years of experience in IT asset management, software licensing, or a related field. - Familiarity with software and SaaS licensing models. - Understanding of IT operations, software compliance, and financial chargeback processes. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar. - Excellent communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors. - Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills for managing license inventories and reporting. The company prefers candidates with six or more years of related work experience and certifications such as ITIL, Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM), or equivalent.,