Software Portfolio Manager

• 3+ years professional work experience with a strong focus on procurement, process management, and/or service management, ideally within SAP
• Experience working in a global IT or Purchasing organization is beneficial
• Experience in Software Asset Management, incl. software licensing, contracts, compliance, etc.
• Experience in process ownership and process optimization

• Ability to manage multiple topics\threads with different teams and be able to operate methodically
• University Degree in Business Informatics / Business Administration/ Computer Science / Informatics/ Engineering or equivalent experience with emphasis on Computer Science, Informatics or Business Administration
• Willing to learn about Software Asset Management lifecycle (incl. processes, operating procedures, process controls, etc.) as well as process optimization & service transformation
• Deep knowledge in MS Office applications (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Strong analytical skills, with conceptual and structured thinking with strong sense of prioritization, results and execution focused
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, presentation and writing skills to successfully interact with colleagues and executive management alike
• Experience in customer/ stakeholder management incl. expectation management
• Experience in a fast-moving business environment with a certain degree of autonomy
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, self-driven & enthusiastic about driving process improvements
• Ability to work autonomously while simultaneously being assertive within the team

• Knowledge of and experience in Software Asset Management (e.g. lifecycle, ensuring license compliance, demand planning, etc.)
• Understand software licensing models and practicalities of chargeback in a complex, matrixed organization
• Experience working with global procurement teams
• Experience in financial management (e.g. forecasting, budgeting, deferrals, accruals, etc.) and contract negotiations
• Tool knowledge and experience in SAP ERP, SAP Analytics Cloud, JIRA