License Manager (m/w/d)

The future looks like you

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.

At C&A we are driven by our values and we believe that affordable and high-quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet, we are always forward thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. This is your chance to join the C&A team as License Manager! You take responsibility for the management of all licenses. Recommend and establish the license strategy, processes, and procedures that are consistent with corporate policy, IT project requirements and sound commercial, legal and ethical practices. Responsible for the systematic execution of processes and procedures for the timely and cost-effective purchasing of licenses.

Your responsibilities

• Plan IT licenses for business application and system software considering business and IT requirements as well as the IT solution lifecycle.
• Procure the required licenses aligned with IT contract management and IT procurement.
• Administration of IT licenses in a central database including existing license agreements (Audit Safe).
• Provide evaluations and statistics on existing IT licenses in order to ensure expectations are fulfilled.
• Manage the full cycle of all license purchases, agreements and contracts from initiation to completion.
• Responsible for securing license and contract compliance.
• Coordinate with Asset Management to ensure effective inventory management.
• Responsible for audit-proof license administration to avoid penalties and risks for the company.
• Responsible for timely provision of necessary licenses as a basis for the provision of IT services.

What you bring

• Extensive knowledge of IT asset and license management across IT service areas.
• Extensive knowledge in the areas of IT purchasing, contract negotiation, and contract management.
• Ability to understand business needs and committed to deliver high-quality, prompt, and efficient service to the business.
• Ability to understand organizational mission, values, and goals.
• Respectful, tactful, and diplomatic approach during frequent interactions with executives.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of business experience in cloud license management.
• 3-5 years of business experience in SaaS asset management.
• 3-5 years of business experience in perpetual license asset management.

What we offer

This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days' vacation
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture