Sr. Software Asset Manager Veghel

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Vanderlande is on the hunt for a Senior Software Asset Manager to elevate our Software Asset Management. If solving complex software license challenges excites you, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategies and processes. Join our informal, international environment for personal and professional growth. Discover why our team could be the perfect fit for you.

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Vanderlande is looking for a senior Software Asset Manager that plays a key role in bringing our Software Asset Management to the next level.

• Do you have a passion for solving the complex challenges of software license models?
• Do you feel that strong drive to make use of this passion and become world class in license management?

Then we look forward talking to you!

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.

At Vanderlande, you can develop your career, satisfy your ambitions, aspire to new heights, while enjoying personal growth and thriving on achievement.

About the team

The Corporate ICT Organization is responsible for the Global ICT-landscape in Vanderlande. The expectation from internal stakeholders is to have a high-performing and secured and compliant  ICT Landscape, that is timely ready for the business needs today and tomorrow.

The Software Asset Manager is part of the ICT Strategy &  Governance team within Corporate ICT. This team has the purpose to support ICT in realizing its strategic ambitions.

You will be reporting into the Director ICT Strategy  & Governance who is member of the ICT Leadership Team.

Job description: 

As Software Asset  Manager you are responsible for the global license desk within Corporate ICT, for licenses of customer solution IT. The license desk takes care of license management for both internal IT and customer solution IT. The purpose of the license desk is to eliminate compliance risks, as well as to  identify and harvest opportunities for savings and optimisations .

This will involve developing and executing license management strategies as well as operating and improving the license management processes together with different stakeholders in the organization. Strong focus will be the accuracy of license registration, to allow for reliable risk & opportunity assessments.

Within Vanderlande we want to bring software asset management to a world class level. You have the opportunity to put your mark on this, since you will be steering software asset management to the next level.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

License management strategies

• Develop and execute software license strategies with  stakeholders across various functions and business unit.
• Develop and execute license procurement strategies to reduce compliance risks and optimize software license spends and usage  with stakeholders and vendor management functions by reviewing, technology resources, expenses, compliance, risks and purchase agreements.

License desk management

• Manage the setup, operations and improvements of  the License Desk that:
• Provides software asset management
• Establishes and maintains a licensing process including ongoing control and governance along with robust communication to appropriate teams.
• Connects other processes to ensure timely information of changes and new purchases are available to do proper life cycle management of licenses
• Drives and ensures compliance with legislative and contractual requirements
• Develops automated processes to facilitate software procurement & deployment.
• Liaises with all key stakeholders in the organization to embed licensing processes in our value chains.
• Does Financial management of licensing budgets and cross charging

Licensing Audits

• Lead and represent ICT in external license audits
• Organize and lead internal audits for software licensing by reconciliation of usage vs entitlements, analyze results and provide action plans.

Training & Awareness & Communication

• Establish and maintain regular communications with the organization’s business leaders, IT leadership, and end users regarding relevant licensing activities, developments and best practices.
• Build up and maintain license knowledge about rules, calculation methods and exceptions due to commercial and technological developments in the market.

Support Contract negotiation

• Work with IT management and procurement team to optimize software licensing agreements.
• Work closely with procurement, financial, and legal departments in analyzing budgets, proposals, vendor contracts for acquisition, as well as monitoring the compliance of software assets
• Represent IT in license contract negotiations, maintenance renewals, RFP’s and ongoing vendor relationship management.

Reporting & Analysis

• Identify and report license compliance issues as well as license risks & opportunities, together with follow up actions, recommendations and solutions.

Completeness and reliability of data sources

• Manage and safeguard the license registration and its accuracy as well as  compliancy for all licenses.
• Update asset records related to all approved change activities
• Functional ownership of license management tooling.

Your qualifications and skills

• Relevant experience in process improvement, project management (planning to implementation)
• Creative, pragmatic, pro-active and curious nature
• Strong learning, analytical and eye-for-detail mindset
• Technical knowledge and good understanding of IT software services,
• Excellent negotiation skills and active listening skills
• Collaborative team player at heart, with team up to win attitude
• Self driven, autonomous and strong in stakeholder mgmt. (peer to senior)
• Ability to influence others without formal authority
• Ability to  translate vendor terms and conditions into practical work instructions for the License Administrators
• Good to have: Knowledge in IP and Patenting rights

You should bring

• HBO/WO education level
• You have 5+  years working experience in Software Asset Management / Software Procurement.
• Practical experience and knowledge of Software asset management principles, methodologies, processes and tools
• Experience in working in a technical engineering environment.
• Strong affinity with ICT
• State of art, detailed, knowledge and understanding of license models from IT, Legal, Financial  and business perspective
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Dutch

What we offer

In this challenging and responsible position of Software Asset Manager, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of room for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able both help Vanderlande to reach its goals while achieving your goals for your personal and professional development.

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 5900 to € 7100  gross  per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On-site company health centers with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Your application

If the role of Senior Software Asset Manager appeals to you, then please apply now!

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.