Senior IT License Manager (Renewal Service) | f/m/d

About the role

We are seeking a Strategic License Manager who will be responsible for the successful execution of a Group-wide Renewal Service for software and SaaS contracts. In this role, you will work closely with IT Product Managers, Central Procurement, and an external license management service provider to ensure proactive, compliant, and cost-optimized renewals. You will also oversee the license management portfolios of selected strategic software vendors.

This role offers the opportunity to drive a strategic, Group-wide renewal service covering around 1,000 IT software/SaaS vendors and 800 IT Product Managers.

How you will get the job done

• Own the concepts, documentation, processes, and delivery of the Group-wide license contract Renewal Service.
• Participate in the preparation and execution of renewal interviews with IT Product Managers and business owners.
• Create, monitor, and continuously improve KPIs to measure and ensure successful service delivery.
• Steer and coordinate the external license management service provider, and monitor service fulfillment.
• Manage Tier-1 software/SaaS vendor license portfolios to support compliance and cost-effective contract renewals.
• Collaborate closely with Central Procurement and key stakeholders to align renewal strategies with business and budget requirements.

Skills and experience you will need

• Fluency in English.
• Relevant professional qualification, such as a university degree in Finance, Economics, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong customer focus and ability to navigate complex topics across IT, business, and procurement.
• Proven experience in software/SaaS licensing and cost optimization in complex IT environments.
• High degree of independence, ownership, and drive to take responsibility for end-to-end service delivery.
• Consulting and collaborative working style that fosters accountability and knowledge sharing.
• High service orientation and internal/external client focus, combined with strong operational efficiency.

Nice to have

• Experience working with external service providers and/or in vendor management.
• Experience in multinational organizations and distributed stakeholder environments.
• Familiarity with software asset management tools and frameworks.

Perks & Benefits

Let's be healthy

Medical package, sports card, and numerous sports sections to help employees stay in good shape.

Let's be balanced

Flexible working hours, a confidential employee assistance program, and the possibility of remote working. An in-office gaming room and dog-friendly office are also available.

Let's be smart

Workshops, training courses, hackathons, meetups, digital learning platforms, and language courses.

Let's be responsible

Opportunities to participate in CSR activities.

Let's be fun

Company-wide bike races, soccer matches, film marathons, and other team-building activities.

Let's be diverse

Every team member is valued regardless of gender, nationality, religious beliefs, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity. Qualifications, experience, and mindset are valued.