G+D makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We create trust in the digital age with integrated security technologies in three business areas: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech! We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries. Creating Confidence is our path to success. Trust is the basis of our co-operation within G+D.
At Payment Technology, our mission is to be at the start of every transaction and to make it secure and simple. We also create contemporary payment and banking solutions for our digital age. As a one-stop shop, we produce and personalise hundreds of millions of payment cards every year and store their "digital twins" - mobile and digital. Would you like to actively shape the digital transformation with us?
Job Summary
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The IT License Manager is responsible for managing the organization's software licenses and ensuring compliance with licensing agreements. This role involves overseeing procurement, deployment, usage, and renewal of software licenses, as well as supporting audit readiness and optimizing license costs across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
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Maintain a centralized inventory of all software licenses and related documentation.
Monitor software usage to ensure compliance with vendor licensing agreements.
Manage license renewals, upgrades, and expirations to avoid lapses in coverage or non-compliance.
Consolidation of data necessary for license management
Collaborate with procurement and finance teams to track license-related expenditures.
Serve as the point of contact for software vendors and licensing partners.
Conduct regular internal audits and support external software compliance audits.
Analyze usage data to identify underused or unused licenses and recommend cost-saving actions.
Stay up to date with licensing models and vendor terms (Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, Autodesk, etc.).
Develop and enforce software asset management (SAM) policies and best practices.
Creation of gudelines, measures and control mechanisms for legal compliance
Supporting specialist departments in Strategic software reuirement planning
Provide training and support to internal teams on license compliance and software usage policies.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in software asset management, IT procurement, or IT operations.
Knowledge of major vendor software licensing such as Microsoft, RedHat, Oracle and IBM
Strong understanding of software licensing models (subscription, perpetual, concurrent, etc.).
Experience with SAM tools (e.g., LanSweeper, ServiceNow, ManageEngine, Snow License Manager).
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and vendor negotiation skills.
Knowledge of ITIL and ISO 19770 (Software Asset Management standards) is a plus
Preferred Certifications:
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Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)
ITIL Foundation
Microsoft Certified: Licensing Specialist (or equivalent)
ISO/IEC 19770-1 Certified
Skills and Competencies:
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Detail-oriented and proactive
Risk-aware with a strong compliance mindset
Financial acumen for cost analysis and reporting
Able to work cross-functionally with IT, procurement, legal, and finance teams
Working Conditions
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Limited travelling is required
Additional Information
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This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The candidate hired will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the supervisor. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. By applying to this position you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or valid work permit. Please note: Reference Checks and Credit, Criminal Background Checks will be administered on suitably qualified
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Job Details
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Job Title
Regional IT License Manager
Business Sector
Giesecke+Devrient ePayments Canada, Inc.
Markham
Ontario
Requisition ID
25760
Location
Markham, ON, CA
Career level
Experienced and Graduates
Job Type
Fulltime, Permanent
Giesecke+Devrient ePayments Canada, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you would like to contact us, please contact Human Resources at careers.gdsci@gi-de.com
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