Company Profile:

At AB InBev we dream big to create A future with more cheers We are the world’s largest brewer bringing people together for a better world For centuries the experience of sharing a beer has brought people and cultures together Even in our hyperconnected alwayson world this simple act is as meaningful today as it was generations ago

Job description:

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

 

Responsible for management of end-to-end Software licensing Compliance for the organisation for at least 2 out of Top 10 Publisher MS, IBM, Adobe, Oracle, SAP, Anaplan, SalesForce, Office365, VMware & Microfocus and managing each of the related activities.

Knowledge and understanding of Software licensing rules, Global licensing Implications, software metering and methods to optimise utilisation

Responsible to advise the zones the best ways to design the infrastructure of licensing methodology to optimise costs.

Knowledge around implementation and management of Licensing management tool such as Flexera, Spider, Snow or any other industry recognised tool/best practices

Publish periodic License Compliance reports to the stakeholders, recommend customised solutions to optimize the structure and drive closure

Manage requests from business stakeholders, IT managers, developers, and Global procurement team for specific software asset management data and information.

Collaborate with Global procurement team with vendor negotiations on software licensing, maintenance, and other services

Respond to initial vendor software audit requests and manage Audit end to end.

Conducting an internal contractual entitlement and support reviews, including the analysis of contractual, financial, and other documentation to understand customer entitlements.

Managing conversations with the customer at all levels such as procurement, technical team members, legal, C-level executives, etc. to assess software usage, determine compliance with entitlements, and negotiate appropriate resolution of any non-compliance.

Developing and maintaining related product use questionnaires / templates to be used during compliance assessments, reviewing the effectiveness of compliance tools, and driving the development of new features and functionality as necessary to improve compliance coverage.

Becoming a subject matter expert on software licensing to support customer and internal requests for information related to licensing of software products.

Partner with the processes leads (IT or Business) to deliver standard reports and metrics within the clients of the centre. Ensure consistency and visibility.

Collaborate with the different Zones Solutions teams to leverage best practices in order to enhance the governance and Model.

 

QUALIFICATION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED BY THE ROLE

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Science or technical advanced degree preferred and at least with 7-10 of operational experience in the software industry with both technical and contractual exposure.

Experience in collaborating with a wide range of individuals, including global teams, support personnel, contractors/consultants, external vendors and internal company management. In addition, the individual should be proficient in team management and show a demonstrated ability to be an effective people manager / leader as well as an effective Project Manager.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal. Proficient in developing, organizing / arranging project information, and presenting to a range of audiences using a variety of mediums. Must have experience presenting and making recommendations to senior management.

Understanding and demonstrated ability to manage scope, cost and budget.

Computer proficiency required. Experience with MS Office Suite including advanced Excel skills & Power Point. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

 

Skills –  

software asset licensing, software licensing

Experience with MS Office Suite including advanced Excel skills & Power Point. 

Qualification, Course, Specialization - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science/MCA, or any other streams

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Science or technical advanced degree preferred and at least with 7-10 of operational experience in the software industry with both technical and contractual exposure.