About the team: 

The License team is a central function in Orange Business, managed by our Head of Procurement & Licensing. This team is a group of expert advisors on Software Asset Management and licensing, and their mission is to make sure that we and our customers are using correct licenses and stay compliant with licensing agreements. This is a growing specialized field in Orange Business that has a high impact on the organization with a chance to influence the field and how we will implement this through Europe. 

We try to foster an innovative and service-minded team culture where a can-do attitude is embraced. We believe in working efficiently, organized and always striving for best practices in everything we do. We always try to find opportunities for improvement and actively contribute to implementing positive changes. Independence and autonomy are encouraged, and we seek individuals who can structure and organize their daily tasks effectively while consistently meeting deadlines. If this sounds like you, we believe you'll thrive in our team!

As a Software Asset Manager, you will: 

Collaborate with the Head of Procurement & Licensing to help shape the future of Software Asset Management and license advisory in the new business area. You will focus on ensuring correct license usage, driving cost optimization, and contributing to new revenue streams through advisory and business development.

The Software Asset Manager is a crucial part of our team, serving as a partner and representative for Orange Business Group's License Competence Hub. This role will be at the group level and will involve working with almost all departments within Orange Business, across multiple countries, with a primary focus on the Norwegian and Swedish markets. You will be involved in various projects, including audits, process development, and providing advisory support to different departments. 

Additionally, this role presents an opportunity to contribute to the establishment and management of new revenue streams in Orange Business, advising on existing and new licensing solutions and also working with sales teams to serve our customers. There will also be a need for physical visits to other countries within the group.

Your main responsibilities will be to: 

• Establish and further develop our global SAM governance and processes

• Provide advice on licensing for Microsoft, VMware, RedHat, Oracle and IBM among other types of software licenses.

• Drive efficiencies and cost savings through license optimization and SAM tools such as ServiceNow SAM Pro.

• Support sales teams in customer dialogues and contribute to new business opportunities

• Lead improvement initiatives within SAM, sourcing, and contract management

• Act as a knowledge hub and educate the organization on licensing issues

• Participate in audits, negotiations, and process development

• Ensure accurate reporting to management and stakeholders

We are looking for you who has:

• At least 5 years of experience in Software Asset Management in a large IT organization

• Deep knowledge of licensing models and compliance

• Experience working with complex IT environments and international teams

• Deep knowledge of Software licensing terms and rules with either Microsoft, VMware or Redhat

• Knowledge around Hardware on clients and server side and impact on licensing

• Good financial prowess and Excel skills

• Very good communication skills (both written and spoken) in English

• A structured, analytical mindset with an excellent ability to engage with all levels

• Experience in working in SAM tools, preferably Service NOW SAM Pro

... it's also nice if you have: 

• Experience in Software Asset Management at a managed service provider

• Relevant SAM/ITAM certifications

• Experience with contract management, project management, sourcing or product management.

• An understanding of Microsoft Azure, M365 and cloud economics.

• Knowledge in IBM, RedHat, Oracle license agreements, terms and conditions.

What we offer you:

• Hybrid ways of working with access to our modern & collaborative office in Madrid
• We may work with tomorrow’s technology, but at our core we are a people-oriented organization and we are proud to have our Great Place to Work certification 
• An open and inclusive culture, that enables us to reach our full potential
• A community of experts - as Digital Natives, we put innovation at the heart of our expertise
• Read more about the benefits we offer here 

About Orange Business:

Orange Business is a leading network and digital integrator company with offices in 65 countries worldwide, and part of the Orange Group.

Digital Services, a business line of Orange Business is a newly created division within Orange Business. In Europe the business line consists of approximately 1500 people distributed across 9 countries. We are digital natives, with innovation at the core of our business, which makes us a reliable partner close to our customers. Our joint mission is to help innovate, drive and lead them in their digital transformation challenges and business strategies in key digital domains, including Cloud, Customer Experience, Digital Workspace and Data & AI. As an agile and fast-moving digital business partner, the business line offers trusted end-to-end solutions and products that help businesses in a wide range of industries in the private and public sector transform their operations, enhance customer experience, and drive growth.

With our digital expertise, we are a strategic partner of Orange Business objectives to be a leading network and digital integrator with our team as a key growth engine.

The process:
We screen applications on an ongoing basis, with the aim of conducting conversations and interviews as we receive them.

Interested but feel that you don´t match the criteria 100%? We encourage you to apply anyway! We believe in the potential of diverse skill sets, perspectives and individuality. We want to encourage everyone to be their authentic selves and your unique capabilities may align perfectly with our team's needs! Your perfect match might be the next job we are announcing, so why not have a head start and apply now!

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