Head of License Management (m/f/d)

voestalpineLinz-WelsEURESpublished 07/16/2026
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We are the central IT service provider within the voestalpine Group. We design, develop, and operate diverse IT services and demanding projects for our ... 1 Head of License Management (m/f/d) Your tasks:

In this role, you will assume end-to-end overall responsibility for group-wide software and license management across all manufacturers, contract, and license models:

  • Overall responsibility for group-wide license management across all software manufacturers, in particular:

SAP (On-Premise, RISE, SaaS, Subscriptions) Microsoft (e.g., M365, Azure, Server, Cloud-Subscriptions) Oracle (On-Premise, Cloud, Audit and Compliance topics) as well as all other software products subject to licensing ("Long-Tail-Software")

  • Leadership and further development of the license management team (functional and organizational)
  • Strategic control and further development of SaaS and subscription management
  • Responsibility for license and contract models, including assessment, optimization, and harmonization group-wide
  • Creation, maintenance, and control of license balances as well as ensuring license compliance
  • Preparation, execution, and support of license audits (especially SAP, Microsoft, Oracle)
  • Central contact person for license management within the Group as well as interface to Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and Business Units
  • Strategic partner management with software manufacturers including negotiation support
  • Responsibility for budgeting, cost control, and group-wide allocation models
  • Establishment of uniform governance, process, and reporting standards in license management

Your profile:

  • Several years of experience in software and license management in large, complex organizations
  • Deep expertise in SAP, Microsoft, and Oracle license models as well as SaaS/Cloud licenses
  • Demonstrable leadership and management experience in central IT or governance functions
  • Sound experience with license audits and compliance topics
  • Very good understanding of commercial, contractual, and regulatory contexts
  • Confident appearance towards management, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
  • Very good communication skills as well as English proficiency in speaking and writing

What we offer:

Remuneration and benefits: The minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position is € 4,611.00 gross (14 times per year). Actual payment depends on the respective qualification and professional experience.

voestalpine offers its employees https://www.voestalpine.com/group/de/jobs/employee-benefits: We support you with an extensive induction phase, regular training, flexible working time models, and annual employee appraisals between employees and managers. We enable numerous discounts with various retail partners, and in the event of good business success, all employees receive an annual success bonus in addition. However, the https://www.voestalpine.com/group/de/konzern/mitarbeiterbeteiligung is particularly close to our hearts: This allows our employees to participate in the company and they currently hold around 14% of the shares.

voestalpine owes its position as a leading steel and technology group today primarily to its approximately 49,700 employees. We are permanently working on a modern work environment that values diversity, equal opportunity, and joy in innovation. We look forward to your application!

The right fit for you?

  • If we have piqued your interest, please use our online application form.
  • Your application will, of course, be treated with strict confidentiality.
  • Please have a CV and a cover letter ready.
  • https://jobs.voestalpine.com - V000011962

. The minimum salary for the position of Head of License Management (m/f/d) is 4,611.00 EUR gross per month based on full-time employment. Willingness to overpay.