Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
SUMMARY
As part of Corporate Processes and Information Technology (CPIT), the IT Strategic Central Service (SCS) team provides end-to-end strategy support. This includes driving all cascading efforts of the organization’s strategic direction, based on SAP’s corporate goal of delivering and running The Intelligent Enterprise. One of the SCS key areas is Software Asset Management (SAM).
As a Senior Consultant in SAM Compliance team, you will report to the SAM Compliance Manager. We are looking for an experienced professional in software compliance and software license management with a profound understanding of software asset lifecycle processes. You will focus on defining and executing operational, transformation and strategic initiatives, ensuring successful delivery of objectives to optimize SAP third party software portfolio and sustain SW compliance.
THE ROLE
In detail, you will:
1. Proactively define actions and drive execution based on SCS strategy and in accordance with SAP Global IT Asset Management Policy.
2. Drive Software Asset Compliance assurance throughout SAP with focus on mitigating potential risks associated with the use of 3rd party software.
3. Drive continuous improvements of existing Software Asset Compliance processes i.e., enforcement of SAP Global IT Asset Management Policy, software compliance campaigns, software evaluations.
4. Build and maintain sustainable relationships with other key stakeholders across SAP.
5. Work closely with SAM Compliance leadership, acting as trusted advisor.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
6. University Degree in Business Informatics / Business Administration/ Computer Science / Informatics/ Mathematics/ Physics/ Engineering or equivalent experience
7. Training & certification in Agile practices or Lean Six Sigma to support service transformation
8. Process & service definition and modelling
9. Experience in driving results in a complex, matrixed organization while maintaining collaborative partnerships
10. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, presentation and writing skills in English to successfully interact with colleagues and executive management alike
11. Affinity towards IT with a strong analytical mindset (Business Analysis/Data Analysis)
12. Advanced user of MS Office (especially Excel & PowerPoint), Jira or Azure DevOps
Preferred skills
13. Knowledge of Software Asset Management process operations & controlling
14. Experience with Software Asset Management IT solutions, e.g. Flexera One
15. Experience in Program, Project, or Service management
16. Experience in Risk assessment & management
WORK EXPERIENCE
17. 8+ yrs. professional work experience in IT consulting or IT services with a strong focus on projects or operations
Preferred experience
18. Work in IT Compliance or Software Portfolio Management
19. Experience in leading teams and developing talents
20. Work in international teams distributed across multiple time-zones
Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.