About the role
Responsibilities:
- Negotiate and procure software licenses. Optimise software licenses to maximize utilization, reduce costs and eliminate redundancies.
- Software Inventory and documentation: Maintain a comprehensive inventory of software licenses. Keep accurate records of license details, purchase agreements, renewal dates and maintenance contracts.
- License Compliance - Track usage, lease, and follow up with stakeholders to understand the utilisation, either to purchase or check for removal of unauthorised software.
- Proven track record in project/program management.
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with various stakeholders, including internal/external IT teams, legal team, contract management, IT Infra and application teams to implement best license practices and drive operational efficiency.
- Program/Project management.
Requirements:
- Graduation: Bachelor of Science (B. Sc) / Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) / Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA).
- Post-Graduation: Master of Science (M. Sc. ) / Master of Technology (M. Tech) / Master of Computer Applications (MCA).
- Good understanding of Software Costing and negotiation, Software Development Life Cycle and application development concepts.
- Proven experience in continuous cost savings and OPEX cost reductions.
- Should be able to comfortably interact with technology teams on requirements and understanding.
- Good understanding of Software licensing models and contract terms to derive best value.
- Quick Learner with strong analytical skills.
- Experience in handling major OEMs in the enterprise IT landscape for license procurement and Optimization.