Head of IS Vendor and License Management

Wipro; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Luxmed Premium medical services

Life & Disability Insurance

Pension fund

Job summary

Wipro is seeking an experienced Global IS License Manager in Kraków to establish and drive the global License Management capability. You will shape strategy, governance, and the operating model, leading License Optimisation, Compliance & Audits, Vendor Management, and tool administration across the organization.

You will partner with IS, Sourcing, Legal and Finance to embed best practices, manage escalations, and ensure audit readiness while driving continuous improvement in licensing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional IT/IS experience.
• 7+ years in Software Asset Management, ITAM, licensing, or vendor management.
• Strong knowledge of licensing models and audits.
• Hands-on with ServiceNow SAM Pro or similar.
• Experience with major publishers and enterprise licensing models.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the global License Management strategy, governance, policies, controls and processes.
• Lead end-to-end software license lifecycle, optimization, entitlements, renewals and opportunities.
• Own license compliance and audit readiness, including reconciliations and risk remediation.
• Manage licensing relationships with key software vendors and renewals with cross-functional teams.
• Own the quality and use of License Management tools and data, including reporting and automation.
• Partner with IS, Sourcing, Legal, Finance and business stakeholders to embed license practices.

Skills

License management

SAM

Vendor management

ServiceNow

Audit & compliance

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / related field

Tools

ServiceNow SAM Pro

License management tools

Job description

With 900+ employees in Poland supporting over 45 clients, we leverage our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, operations, and emerging technologies to help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. It is the freedom provided to every individual at Wipro to learn, grow and create a career path that makes us an organization of opportunities beyond boundaries. Beyond boundaries of region, age, gender, ability, and routine. We invite you to be a part of this experience.

About the role :

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 Licence Optimisation, Compliance & Audits, Vendor Management, Tool Administration and Cross-Functional Support.

Your responsibilities :

• Define and drive the global License Management strategy, governance framework, policies, controls and processes.
• Lead the end-to-end software license lifecycle and optimization, including entitlements, usage, demand, renewals and optimization opportunities.
• Own license compliance and audit readiness, including reconciliations, license 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 license 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.

Required Education & experience :

• 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 li censing in a global or multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing models, license optimization, 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.

What we offer:

• Flexible benefits package tailored to your needs (Multisport card, shop vouchers, etc. – via MyBenefit cafeteria)
• Premium medical services for employees and family members (Luxmed)
• Life & Disability Insurance for employees and family members (Generali) and profitable Voluntary Pension Fund
• Social Fund benefits: holiday bonuses, kindergarten allowances, etc.
• Integration and cultural events for employees
• Reward and recognition programs for high performers
• Relocation assistance: accommodation, travel, and other covered expenses
• Friendly and inclusive company culture

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Wipro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, political views, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Internal Reporting and Whistleblower Protection:

Wipro IT Services Poland Sp. z o.o. adheres to the Internal Reporting and Whistleblower Protection Regulations. Candidates can submit internal reports via email to [e-mail], through the Internet at www.wiproombuds.com, or by post/courier to Wipro's registered office

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