Software Asset Manager

What you will do

At Volvo Group you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of SAP software licensing compliance, optimization, and governance. You will work closely with procurement, finance, IT, application and infrastructure teams, as well as suppliers, to ensure we stay compliant, cost-efficient, and audit-ready while enabling business needs.

Who are you

Key responsibilities

Develop and manage license consumption metering processes for products in scope (licenses, software, consumption based, etc.). Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with SAP licensing terms and conditions. Identify any potential compliance gaps or risks. Take necessary actions to rectify them

Develop and implement license usage policies and guidelines to ensure compliance and optimize license utilization. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to define policies that align with business needs and industry best practices

Analyze license usage data to identify opportunities for optimization. Identify underutilized licenses, explore license reassignment options, and make recommendations for optimizing license allocation and usage

Operationally manage contracts and relationships to maximize value creation and costs for software licensing, maintenance, and service offerings

Maintain a centralized repository of SAP license contracts, agreements, POs, invoice files. Ensure that all documents are up to date, properly described, and easily accessible for reference

Support software procurement and secure it is performed in line with the Volvo Group policies

Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of the consolidated budget for software products and licenses

Act as a main contact when external audits occur

Support the strategic, tactical and commercial discussions along with decisions that affect software and licenses (according to the vendor interaction model)

Participate in negotiations and supplier dialogues when applicable

Advise relevant project, program, infrastructure and application portfolio managers on software licensing and compliance, recommended actions that will optimize the software portfolio

Stay updated within the area (new licensing models, trends, be part of communities, etc.)

Run internal SAP licensing portfolio governance; provide reports on license compliance, budget follow-up, report optimization efforts and cost savings achieved through license management activities. Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders, management teams, based on data analysis to support decision-making processes

Cooperate and maintain relationships with external suppliers and consulting companies

Drive and maintain your own SAM external and internal network, represent the Volvo Group on external events and conferences, SAM events, etc.

Remove road blockers, suggest ways to move forward

Required competencies and experience

Proven professional history within license management and administration, software licensing, Software Asset Management for the SAP software products and services

Proven track of SAP licensing principles and contractual aspects expertise

Proven track of SAP audit process knowledge, including hands-on experience

Experience with SAM Tools

Experience from working in a global context, cross cultural awareness and skills

Excellent communication & presentation skills

Clear sense of end-to-end ownership and initiative/proactiveness skills

Ability to identify, understand, and prioritize the interests, needs and concerns of various stakeholders, including executive level, from the SAM perspective

Comfort with multi-source data analysis

Technical background is an asset

Relevant university degree

Complete proficiency in English is a requirement

Experience with vendor management is an asset

Negotiations skills are an asset

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

Last application date: 6/7-26

Union representatives for Swedish applicants:

Akademikerna - Mikael Johansson, +46 73 902 34 30

Unionen - Lajla Dahlsjö, +46 31 322 45 75

Ledarna - Carina Sachade, +46 73 902 40 83

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