Global Is License Manager Abb Robotics

Abb; Milano; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ABB Robotics is seeking an experienced Global IS License Manager to establish and drive our global License Management capability. This high‑impact role will shape IS governance and grow with the organization.

You’ll lead SAM strategy, lifecycle management, compliance, and vendor relations, partnering with IS, Sourcing, Legal and Finance. The position is global with preferred locations including Italy (Milan), Poland, Spain, Sweden, Czech Republic, and Germany. Last day to apply is November 30.

Competenze

• 7+ years in Software Asset Management (SAM) or ITAM in global/multinational environments.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing models, licence optimisation, compliance and vendor audits.
• CSAM, ServiceNow CIS-SAM/ITAM or related certifications are an advantage.
• Experience with major software publishers and enterprise licensing models.

Mansioni

• Define and drive the global License Management strategy, governance framework, policies, controls and processes.
• Lead end-to-end software licence lifecycle including entitlements, usage, renewals and optimisation.
• Own licence compliance and audit readiness, including reconciliations, risk identification and remediation.
• Manage licensing relationships with key software vendors and support renewals and terms interpretation with Sourcing, Legal and Vendor Management.
• Own the quality and use of License Management tools and data, including ServiceNow SAM Pro, reporting and process automation.
• Partner with IS, Sourcing, Legal, Finance and business stakeholders to embed licensing practices across the organization.
• Develop licensing strategies aligned with business goals and monitor licensing/regulatory developments.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in IT/IS/CS/Engineering/Business Admin

Strumenti

ServiceNow SAM Pro

Descrizione del lavoro

At ABB, we help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation – for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB’s Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We’re entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to: IS Manager Global IS License Manager ABB Robotics

We are looking for an experienced Global IS License Manager to establish and drive our global License Management capability as part of the Vendor and License Management function. This is a newly created, high-impact role offering significant opportunity to shape the area, influence global IS governance and grow with the organisation.

You will drive the development of our global License Management and Software Asset Management (SAM) strategy, governance framework and model, while leading operational execution across License Optimization, Compliance Audits, Vendor Management, Tool Administration and Cross-Functional Support.

• Define and drive the global License Management strategy, governance framework, policies, controls and processes.
• Lead the end-to-end software licence lifecycle and optimisation, including entitlements, usage, demand, renewals and optimisation opportunities.
• Own licence compliance and audit readiness, including reconciliations, licence positions, risk identification and remediation.
• Manage licensing relationships with key software vendors and support renewals, commercial discussions and interpretation of licensing terms in collaboration with Sourcing, Legal and Vendor Management.
• Own the quality and effective use of License Management tools and data, including ServiceNow SAM Pro or equivalent, reporting and process automation.
• Partner with IS, Sourcing, Legal, Finance and business stakeholders to embed effective license management practices across the organization.
• In addition to these core responsibilities, you will play a key role in developing licensing strategies aligned with business goals, supporting software licence compliance reporting, and monitoring relevant licensing and regulatory developments. Your leadership will help shape the License Management function by driving continuous improvement, providing licensing expertise and guidance to the team, and managing escalations.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Software Asset Management (SAM), IT Asset Management (ITAM), software licensing, or IT/IS Vendor Management with a strong focus on software licensing in a global or multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing models, licence optimisation, compliance and vendor audits.
• Hands‑on experience with ServiceNow SAM Pro or a comparable SAM platform.
• Experience working with major software publishers and complex enterprise licensing models.
• CSAM, ServiceNow CIS‑SAM/ITAM or relevant vendor licensing certifications are an advantage.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.

The position is global. The preferred locations are Poland, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Czech Republic and Germany.

Last day to apply is November the 30th.

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SummaryLocation: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland; Ostrava, Moravskoslezský kraj, Czechia; Friedberg, Hesse, Germany; Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden; Sesto San Giovanni, Milano, Italy; Sant Quirze del Valles, Barcelona, SpainType: Full time