Database License Manager

CPA Global North America LLC; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarivate in Barcelona is seeking a Database License Manager to own software licensing across a complex tech environment. You will focus on Oracle and Microsoft licensing, align data with servers and databases, and work with Procurement, Finance, and IT teams to ensure compliance and optimize costs.

Reporting to the Director of Database Administration, this hybrid, full-time role requires a background in Software Asset Management and experience with Excel and CMDB tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, license management, IT operations, infrastructure operations, technology governance, or business process improvement.
• 2+ years of experience working with cross-functional stakeholders, such as Infrastructure, Database Administration, Procurement, Finance, Security, Audit, Risk, or IT leadership.
• 2+ years of experience using Excel and SAM, ITAM, or CMDB tools to reconcile data and produce operational, utilization, or compliance reports.

Responsibilities

• You will manage Oracle and Microsoft DB licensing across the organization, monitoring usage, contracts, and entitlements to maintain compliance and optimize costs.
• You will connect licensing data with servers, databases, and other technology assets, maintain accurate CMDB records, and produce reports and dashboards.
• Working with technical and business teams, you will resolve data and compliance issues, support licensing audits, and improve licensing processes and controls.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

License management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

Tools

Excel

SAM/ITAM tools

CMDB tools

Job description

Database License Manager

Join our Cloud Group in Barcelona as a Database License Manager and take ownership of software licensing across a complex technology environment. You will focus on Oracle and Microsoft licensing, using data and technical insights to support compliance, improve license utilization, and minimize financial risk. Reporting to the Director of Database Administration, you will collaborate with teams across Technology, Procurement, and Finance.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, license management, IT operations, infrastructure operations, technology governance, or business process improvement.
• 2+ years of experience working with cross-functional stakeholders, such as Infrastructure, Database Administration, Procurement, Finance, Security, Audit, Risk, or IT leadership.
• 2+ years of experience using Excel and SAM, ITAM, or CMDB tools to reconcile data and produce operational, utilization, or compliance reports.
• Working knowledge of server, database, infrastructure, or cloud environments.

It Would Be Great If You Also Had

• Knowledge of Oracle or Microsoft licensing concepts, agreements, and entitlement models. Experience with both is not required.
• Experience supporting software licensing audits or compliance assessments.
• Experience mapping software contracts and entitlements to servers, databases, or infrastructure assets.
• Familiarity with enterprise contract, entitlement, or vendor management systems.
• Experience improving Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, CMDB, or technology governance processes.

What Will You Be Doing in This Role?

You will manage Oracle and Microsoft DB licensing across the organization, monitoring usage, contracts, and entitlements to maintain compliance and optimize costs. You will connect licensing data with servers, databases, and other technology assets, maintain accurate CMDB records, and produce reports and dashboards. Working with technical and business teams, you will resolve data and compliance issues, support licensing audits, and improve licensing processes and controls.

About the Team

The Database License Manager will join the Cloud Group and report to the Director of Database Administration. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, offering significant ownership and exposure across the organization. You will work closely with Infrastructure and Operations, Database Administration, Procurement, Finance, Information Security, Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, and IT leadership. You may also work with Oracle and Microsoft representatives, licensing partners, software vendors, and external auditors.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position aligned with local working hours in Spain.

Work Model

This position follows a hybrid work model and is based in our Barcelona office.

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