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Assignment Description:

We are looking for a Senior IBM Licensing Specialist to join our dynamic team.

What you will work on:

• Conduct structured audits of IBM software license usage and entitlement
• Provide actionable recommendations to reduce compliance risks and prevent overconsumption
• Establish and maintain effective license baselines (ELP) for IBM products
• Develop and execute IBM remediation plans to address identified gaps or deficiencies
• Support installation, configuration, and optimization of ILMT and IBM BigFix, including packaging and bundling reviews
• Advise on license data collection, reconciliation, and reporting practices
• Identify end-of-life (EOL) software versions and propose appropriate migration strategies
• Deliver ongoing knowledge transfer to SAM teams aligned with best practices
• Collaborate with IBM stakeholders to define roles, responsibilities, and operational processes
• Provide expert input to simplify and enhance the organization’s overall software asset management (SAM) strategy
• Stay current with IBM licensing trends and deliver relevant insights within the assignment scope
• Prepare management reports with findings and strategic recommendations at 3-month and 6-month milestones

What you bring:

• Extensive knowledge of IBM licensing models, usage rights, terminology, and historical contract structures
• Proven experience participating in IBM software audits from initiation to closure
• Strong understanding of license compliance, optimization, and effective license positioning (ELP)
• Hands-on expertise with IBM BigFix and ILMT, including packaging configurations and exception handling
• Ability to identify gaps in current SAM practices and recommend targeted improvements
• Experience analyzing software lifecycles and managing software versions approaching or past EOL
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with both technical teams and senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience managing license portfolios in complex and large-scale IT environments
• Capability to train and mentor internal teams, fostering knowledge retention and adherence to best practices

If this sounds interesting, please send your CV to cv@veritaz.se