Senior IT License Manager

Reference Number: 2782

Contract Type: Regular

Working Time: Full-Time

Hannover Re - more than 4,000 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the GIT Governance team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing at the earliest possible date as a Senior IT License Manager.

You can look forward to

• Monitoring and management of all software licences within the company, with a focus on keeping them up to date and ensuring accurate documentation of licences, contracts, and compliance activities (e.g. using Flexera).
• Ensuring compliance with all licensing terms and preparing for audits.
• Developing and implementing strategies to optimise licence usage, including the identification and assessment of risks.
• Managing and updating licence agreements, including negotiating terms with software vendors.
• Creating regular reports on licence status and usage for management.
• Training employees in the handling of software licences and providing advice on selection and usage.

You come equipped with

• In-depth understanding of software licensing, including various licence types and models.
• Many years of professional experience in managing software licences, ideally with SAP and in the role of CCOE or with other major software vendors.
• Knowledge of the legal aspects of software licensing, including compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in German and ideally also in English, as well as enjoyment in working collaboratively within teams and across departments.

Don't meet all the requirements? No problem, we look forward to receiving your application

We offer you

• Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
• Work Abroad: Up to 20 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
• Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, employee shares at favourable conditions, vacation and Christmas allowances as well as financial participation in the company's success
• Worry-free Relocation: Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover
• Lifelong Learning: Innovative programme of further training, including e-learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, opportunities for work shadowing in other departments
• Digital Fitness: In short training sessions, we show you how to make your daily work more efficient and smarter using our AI tools – especially Microsoft Copilot
• Healthy Work Environment: Cooperation with the fitness studio Daily Fitness (also for family members), ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients
• Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products and services from well-known vendors (including travel, fashion and technology)
• Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous external counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters
• Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket) and bicycle leasing (JobRad), free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes
• Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities

We are #somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome Apply with just one click on the "Apply now"-button and become part of our diverse team We'd love to hear about your skills and experiences. No need to upload a photo – it won't impact your application.

More on our work environment, your entry opportunities and development prospects can be found at www.hannover-

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