Software Compliance Manager
Nokia
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Noida • India
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Manage licenses for SaaS software/vendors
- Own the SaaS lifecycle end-to-end to ensure governance and control
- Drive SaaS license optimization through usage analysis, re-harvesting, right-sizing, and elimination of redundant tools
- Manage renewals including contract reviews, true-ups in partnership with Procurement/Legal
- Maintain an accurate SaaS inventory and application catalog, ensuring entitlement, usage, and cost data quality across systems
- Define and enforce SaaS SAM processes (access controls, Joiner/Mover/Leaver, compliance checks, audit readiness) and report KPIs to stakeholders
- Verify data quality in SAM tools/sources and collaborate with License Managers and stakeholders to drive corrective actions
- Define, prepare, and publish software reports using data from SAM Tools, CMDB, and other sources
- Provide Software Asset Management support for auditing purposes
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from a recognized university.
- Strong technical understanding of Software Asset Management and SAM tools like Flexera, ServiceNow ITAM, and ILMT.
- Proven SAM/SaaS management experience (typically 3–5 years) covering subscriptions, renewals, and SaaS governance in a large environment
- Strong licensing & contract comprehension for SaaS (entitlements, metrics, user types, tiering, overuse risk, audit clauses)
- Hands-on with SAM/ITSM tooling (e.g., ServiceNow SAM Pro, FlexeraOne/FNMS, Zylo, Torii, SaaS management platforms) plus Excel/Power BI
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical staff and senior management
- Analytical capability to translate usage and financial data into actionable insights (optimization opportunities, forecast vs. actual, chargeback/showback inputs)
- Cross-functional stakeholder management with the ability to influence IT, Security, Finance, and Procurement, and to run structured process improvements
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork and issue facilitation.
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders as a trusted business partner.
- Proficiency in process definition and improvement, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Software Asset ManagementSaaS managementlicense optimizationdata quality verificationcontract reviewanalytical capabilityprocess definitionproblem-solving
Soft Skills
communication skillsstakeholder managementinterpersonal skillsteamworkinfluenceissue facilitationcross-functional collaboration