Software License Specialist

What to Expect We are seeking a Software License Specialist to manage and optimize our engineering and enterprise software licenses, ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, and proper allocation. This role involves working closely with Engineering stakeholders, supporting the procurement of best-in-class software tools to maximize software availability while minimizing overspending. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with license managers like FLEXlm, DSLS, RLM, and OpenLM, as well as expertise with various software licensing models.  What You’ll Do - Monitor and analyze software license usage to optimize allocation and reduce unnecessary costs - Identify and investigate opportunities to consolidate tools to improve commercial positions and reduce overhead related to vendor management  - Ensure compliance with vendor agreements and internal policies - Track licensing costs by department / team / user and maintain regular communication with organization and leadership on usage levels and associated costs - Support team with quarterly cost forecasting by analyzing usage patterns  - Work with IT, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to align software needs with business goals. Project manage these cross-functional optimization efforts to ensure deliverables are achieved within agreed timelines and with measurable results - Provide documentation on license policies and best practices - Develop scripts or use automation tools to streamline license tracking and reporting - Leverage license management tools to ensure that all applicable usage is tracked including named/shareable and token based licensing  What You’ll Bring - Experience with FLEXlm (FlexNet Publisher), DSLS (Dassault Systèmes License Server), RLM (Reprise License Manager), and OpenLM - Strong understanding of floating, named-user, and token-based licensing models - Basic knowledge of major Engineering software platforms: 3DX, Ansys, Autodesk etc.  - Ability to interface with highly cross functional teams to understand needs and find balanced solutions that deliver on the needs at the lowest cost  - Project management experience, with demonstrated ability to drive accountability of cross-functional teams - Data Analysis skills to assess license usage and recommend optimizations - Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation - Experience with Jira - Knowledge of software procurement processes and vendor license agreements 

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