Metsä Group
Job title:
License Manager
Company
Metsä Group
Job description
Group ServicesMetsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest – Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s Group Services employ some 1,000 professionals in finance, IT, sourcing and logistics, HR, technology, business process development, communications, law, and many other fields. Their task is to support Metsä Group and its Business Areas in implementing their strategy. Our specialists’ independent work is supported by a strongly networked workplace community.We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: .This recruitment is carried out anonymously.Metsä Group ICT is a group level service function having about 300 employees. Group ICT is responsible for delivering and developing competitive ICT services to all business areas and group functions.We are now strengthening our Group ICT Finance & Control Team in Espoo, Finland and looking for an enthusiasticLICENSE MANAGERWhat will you get to do?As a License Manager, you will be a member of Metsä Group IT Finance and Control Team and together with our Software Asset Manager you will oversee the organization’s software licensing processes, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements.You will be responsible for managing software licenses, optimizing usage and costs and ensuring timely renewals. Collaboration with the procurement team and other colleagues as well as maintaining relationship with software vendors will also be key parts of your role.Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring compliance with software licensing agreements, minimizing legal and financial risks.
- Monitoring and managing software licenses for efficient usage and timely renewals.
- Collaborating with procurement team to acquire new software licenses and participating in negotiations when necessary.
- Maintaining relationships with software vendors and staying informed about changes in licensing terms and conditions.
- Budgeting, estimating and monthly follow-up of software asset cost.
- Participating in developing and implementing policies and processes related to software asset management.
- Identifying and mitigating risks associated with software licensing and usage.
- Identifying opportunities to optimize software license usage, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
What are we expecting of you?To succeed in this role, you should be a proactive and self-directed professional who thrives under pressure. You have excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail. You can effectively balance independent tasks and collaborative teamwork, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.We expect you to have:
- A BBA or MSc degree in economics, engineering, or business administration.
- Knowledge of IT operations and processes.
- Proficiency with MS Office tools.
- Fluent English and Finnish language in written and spoken.
- Experience in software/IT asset management, SAM tools and IT Service Management tools is considered an asset.
Career in the new era at Metsä GroupAn international growth business – build a successful career At Metsä Group. The forest industry is a prime example of the bioeconomy and circular economy, and shows the way to the future. Megatrends such as urbanisation and rising living standards are driving Metsä Group’s business and the shift to renewable fossil free raw materials. With us, you’ll get to develop future skills, business and products with a long-term perspective, together with our top professionals. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges.Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.We offer our employees a wide range of fringe benefits, including comprehensive occupational health care, and extensive training and development opportunities. To support wellbeing at work, we encourage our employees to take advantage of culture, sports and bicycle benefits.Metsä Group has a hybrid working model. In this position, part of the work can be done remotely.More information about the role of ICT in Metsä you’ll find from the following link:Enter a new era in your career, welcome to Metsä Group!Anonymous recruitment – how it worksThis is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden.This recruitment is carried out by Metsä Group’s recruitment partner. Our partner sees the applicants’ details in the system, but the applicants remain anonymous to Metsä Group during application processing. Our recruitment partner is committed to presenting the most suitable applicants for the open position.Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.Would you like to know more? Contact us!Because the application process is anonymous, we don’t record any information about people who contact us. So don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process itself. For more information about the position, please contact your future colleague Software Asset Manager, Maarit Leivo (+358 40 1896901) on Wednesday 15.1.2025 at 10-11, on Wednesday 22.1.2025 at 13-14.What happens next?Click on the link below to apply. Note that attachments won’t be visible in anonymous recruitment until the interview stage, so it’s important to fill in the application form carefully. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your CV and salary request.You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received.The application will be open until 28.1.2025. We wish you the best of luck!#LI-HYBRID
Expected salary
Location
Espoo, Helsinki
Job date
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 04:42:37 GMT
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