(Senior) License & Vendor Manager (f/m/d)

Our Uniper IT-Team in Düsseldorf is looking for you!   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

Position Overview: We seek a seasoned professional in License Management to be a part of our team. The ideal individual will possess a robust background in license processes and the capacity to concurrently navigate multiple topics. Strategic insight, exceptional stakeholder engagement, and a drive for achieving outcomes in a fast-paced setting are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Holistically support all aspects of software license management at Uniper
• Take ownership of license management processes and ensure compliance with licensing agreements
• Manage and steer all internal and external license audits to identify discrepancies or non-compliance issues and take appropriate corrective/defending actions at a senior level
• Manage multiple topics concurrently, including but not limited to software asset management, contract negotiations, vendor relationships and vendor audits
• Further Develop and implement strategies to optimize license usage, reduce costs, and mitigate compliance risks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align license management initiatives with business objectives
• Successfully navigate complex negotiations
• Effectively manage and resolve conflicts in a sustainable and constructive manner
• Facilitate effective communication and integration among senior stakeholders across the Uniper group
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in license management

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in license management or a similar role, with a proven track record of (Program) leadership and results
• Strong management background with the ability to effectively manage multiple topics in parallel
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive change and implement process improvements
• Proficiency in license management tools and software, with knowledge of the NOW Platform from ServiceNow being a plus
• Fluency in English and German, both verbal and written, with the ability to understand contractual documents in both languages

Your benefits

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

Mobility:

• Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) 
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension:

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

career@uniper.energy

Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

Job information 

Contract type:

Unlimited   

Working Hours:    

Full time   

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.