Job Description - Principal Consultant - Software License Consulting (MER0003IQG)
Group: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Description: This job role includes software asset management, management of subscriptions, software portfolio management, governance, compliance management for managed products, and customer relationship management with business units.
The purpose of this role is to define a supplier and partner strategy, maintain relationships with external partners, monitor partner performance, fulfill contractual obligations, and achieve committed financial objectives.
Furthermore, this sub-function coordinates the drafting and renewal of contracts and manages the handling of licenses.
In addition, the role demands excellent communication, presentation skills, and cross-functional abilities.
KEY JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Administrating and consulting contracts in liaison with various stakeholders. Review licenses and/or contracts to ensure software is covered by the contract and properly documented. Coordinate and manage software usage regarding licensing, maintenance, upgrades, and renewal payments. Responsible for compliance in license management for vendors and verifying invoicing to vendors. Consult and support business units in their software needs based on global hub & spoke setup. Manage responsible contracts. Identify new or decreasing demands and/or services and interact with demand pipeline management and contract management. Perform surveys on software needs and customer satisfaction.
Generate reports. Implement all processes needed to manage all existing and future software licenses lifecycle. Ensure audit compliance as per global policies. Ensure that processes and procedures are documented for all service contracts and are available for reference. Qualifications Required Candidate Profile: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in contract management, maintenance, renewal, and termination. Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Science & Technology, or equivalent. Advanced Excel skills, software licensing knowledge, and familiarity with Microsoft products licensing. Experience in consulting around licenses and services. Research and compare industry best practices to establish benchmarks for managing assets. Knowledge of licensing models across vendors for entitlements and reconciliation activities. Microsoft Software Licensing and/or Software Asset Management accreditation (MCP). Proven experience in using License Reconciliation toolsets like SCCM, MS MAP, etc. Good knowledge of licensing policies and models (e.g., IBM, Thinkcell, Mathworks). Good knowledge of the software supplier landscape. Good knowledge of IT, financial, and legal requirements. Good knowledge of handling licenses (price calculation, charging, license transfer). Customer-oriented behavior and ability to provide advice. Good knowledge of digital communication processes, presentations, and designing skills. Good communication and reporting skills. Required language(s): English and full-time availability. Preference for candidates with excellent communication skills in German (B2 Level). Additional Skills: Excellent knowledge of SharePoint, VB, GIMP, and Office Suite. Good knowledge of Scrum methodologies.
Product Owner/Scrum Master experience. Good intercultural skills (Indo-German). Organization Organization: Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited
Primary Location: India-Karnataka-Bangalore
Work Locations: Brigade Tech Gardens, Katha No.
119, Kundalahalli Village, K.R.
Puram Hobli, Ward No.
85, Bangalore 560037
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