Senior Consultant / Manager, Software Asset Management / Cloud FinOps

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Responsibilities Assessing the maturity of software asset and license management and/or Cloud FinOps Introducing Software Asset Management roles and processes (License) requirements analysis, contract preparation and negotiation of software license agreements Optimizing ongoing Software Asset Management (SAM) operations Establishing Cloud FinOps roles and activities Reporting on and optimizing license and cloud costs Delivering training on Software Asset Management and Cloud FinOps Regularly exchanging insights with other SAM and Cloud FinOps experts and sharing knowledge with colleagues Requirements Completed commercial or technical vocational training (e.g., IT systems specialist) and/or a Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in (business) computer science, economics, business administration, social sciences or natural sciences Several years of practical experience in consulting or a line role in Software Asset Management / license management / software vendor management / software contract management / Cloud FinOps Knowledge and experience in applying licensing terms in practice for at least one of the following vendors: Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, VMware (Broadcom) Experience in managing and implementing Software Asset Management projects Experience with common SAM tool solutions on the market (USU, Snow, Flexera, ServiceNow) is desirable Knowledge and experience in Cloud FinOps (e.g., framework, FOCUS datasets, tooling, provider‑specific knowledge of AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Knowledge of Cloud FinOps tools (e.g., Apptio Cloudability, CloudHealth, Flexera Cloud Cost Optimization, AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Google Cloud Billing Console) is desirable Strong analytical mindset and a good understanding of business and financial contexts and figures Experience in business case and scenario calculations (TCO / TVO) for licensing strategies Experience supporting negotiations with software vendors or resellers Goal‑oriented, independent working style with a team‑player mentality Very good German and English skills (written and spoken) Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (creating management presentations in PowerPoint, data analysis in Excel) #J-18808-Ljbffr As a Senior Consultant / Manager Software Asset Management / Cloud FinOps, you advise large corporate clients and major mid‑size companies on the most cost‑effective licensing options and on the efficient use of cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).