Manager - Software Licenses

Dicetek LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicetek LLC is seeking an experienced licensing and Software Asset Management leader to govern enterprise software licensing, optimize costs, and ensure timely renewals across Technology Architecture, Security, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Risk, Audit and Contracts.

The role coordinates audits, drives license optimization, supports new software procurement, manages cloud SaaS licensing and provides clear recommendations to management.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of software licensing provisions and governance.
• Proven ability to analyze licensing data and reporting.
• Experience with audits, renewals, and cost optimization.
• Experience in UAE or banking/financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• License governance framework oversight across entitlements, deployments, costs and renewal dates.
• Coordinate compliance reviews, true-ups, declarations, and audit responses.
• Drive license optimization, identify unused/duplicative software, report savings.
• Advise on enterprise cloud, SaaS and perpetual licenses; coordinate with Contracts.
• Manage renewal portfolio, validate demand, usage, licensing metrics, BoQs.
• Represent licensing input in RFP/RFQ processes with Procurement & Contracts.
• Monitor SaaS subscriptions and cloud licenses; assess licensing implications.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost allocations with Contracts/Procurement.

Skills

Software Licensing

Cost Optimization

SaaS Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/Finance

Tools

ServiceNow

CMDB

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Manage the enterprise software licensing and Software Asset Management function ensuring effective governance compliance cost optimization and timely renewals The role acts as the primary point of contact for software licensing coordinates key activities across Technology Architecture Security Procurement Finance Legal Risk Audit business stakeholders and the Contracts team and provides clear recommendations to management

Key Responsibilities

• License Governance Compliance Manage the software licensing governance framework and maintain oversight of entitlements deployments usage ownership costs and renewal dates Coordinate compliance reviews true-ups declarations and responses to internal and external software audits
• Cost Optimization Drive license optimization activities by reviewing demand identifying unused or duplicative software coordinating reclamation and consolidation actions and reporting savings and cost avoidance to management
• Enterprise Licensing Act as the key licensing specialist for enterprise cloud subscription SaaS and perpetual software arrangements including major publishers such as Microsoft Oracle IBM and Red Hat Provide licensing recommendations align stakeholders and coordinate contractual matters with the Contracts team
• Renewals Demand Management Manage the strategic software renewal portfolio and facilitate requirement-review sessions with technology owners Validate demand usage quantities licensing metrics and BoQs and provide licensing recommendations before procurement or renewal
• New Software Procurement Support Represent Software Licensing in relevant architecture technology selection and approval forums Review new software demand assess existing entitlements and licensing models and provide licensing input to RFP RFQ evaluations in coordination with Procurement and the Contracts team
• Cloud SaaS Licensing Govern SaaS subscriptions and cloud marketplace purchases Monitor consumption-based commitments credits rewards and licensing implications where applicable
• Financial Controls Support software budget planning and forecasting Validate software quantities usage billing periods credits and cost allocations and coordinate with the Contracts and Procurement teams for contractual and PO validation
• Tools Data Reporting Maintain reliable licensing data through SAM tools ServiceNow CMDB Excel Power BI and procurement contract systems Produce management reporting on spend compliance utilization renewals savings and risks
• Stakeholder Vendor Management Serve as the primary contact and escalation point for software licensing Build effective working relationships with management technology owners control functions and strategic vendors facilitate licensing reviews and communicate risks priorities and recommendations clearly
• Risk Control Maintain the licensing control environment procedures and evidence standards Coordinate remediation actions and elevate material compliance exposure unsupported software unapproved applications shadow IT and business-continuity risks through the appropriate governance channels

Experience & Qualifications

10+ years of relevant experience in software licensing, Software Asset Management, IT asset management or similar profiles. Demonstrated experience managing complex enterprise licensing environments, strategic renewal portfolios and major publisher engagements. Practical experience in license compliance, internal reviews, vendor audits, renewals, optimization and cost management. Experience working in the UAE and/or banking or financial services sector is an advantage. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related discipline. ITIL, Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management or FinOps certifications are advantageous.

Required Skills

Ability to understand key software licensing provisions and coordinate contractual matters with the Contracts team. Advanced analytical and reporting skills, including strong working knowledge of Excel and Power BI. Working knowledge of SAM platforms, ServiceNow, CMDB, Excel and Power BI. Strong stakeholder management, influencing, vendor management, facilitation and management communication skills. Ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders, support informed decisions and manage multiple licensing portfolios, renewals and compliance priorities.

Skills

• Software Licensing
• Cost Optimization
• SaaS Management