As a License Specialist your assignment is to secure, manage and optimize software licensing agreements as well as ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness. You will act as a specialist in software licencing, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders. On top of this you will develop relationships with software partners and system owners to drive change.

More specifically, you can expect to: 

• Develop partnership with internal stakeholders – engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders on tactical and strategical tasks to add value by having an IKEA holistic approach. 
• Provide consultancy to internal stakeholders for license management and deliver high quality services.
• Drive Continuous improvement - Use your passion for collaboration and knowledge sharing of methodologies, tools and materials across the IKEA Digital community.
• Monitor and analyse the data for cost-saving opportunities, optimal license utilization, and recommendations for risk mitigation
• Manage and maintain the governance of software catalogues in collaboration with Service Management

To succeed in this role, we see that you bring: 

• Experience in coordinating, managing, and optimizing software licensing agreements & compliance.
• Knowledge of licensing models across the vendors for entitlements and reconciliation activities.
• A good understanding of the application lifecycle process flow and licence models and metrics
• The courage to question existing solutions and think in unconventional ways.
• Great communication skills & empathy to coordinate within your network. You are comfortable in presenting and engaging with people in different business constellations. 
• Ability to act upon a fast paced changing and demanding environment. 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Samuel Karlsson, People & Culture Specialist at Samuel.karlsson@inter.ikea.com

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Ana Grujicic, Category Manager, ana.grujicic@inter.ikea.com

Please send us your application in English by 13th of September 2024 at the latest. We look forward to receive your application