Digital APAC Sourcing & Licensing Manager

• Lead the sourcing, purchasing and software lifecycle activities within Digital APAC
• Drive the strategic and operational end-to-end sourcing and purchasing of services, renewals, software and hardware assets
• Coordinate sourcing and license management activities in support of Digital APAC’s products and services
• Define and implement software lifecycle management and operational monitoring processes
• Actively monitor contracts, suppliers and software license compliance and lead audits across Digital APAC’s landscape
• Collaborate with key APAC stakeholders to establish processes, methods and tools to govern the Digital APAC’s contract landscape
• Ensure software licensing records and usage are captured, tracked and updated in a Software Asset Management (SAM) tool
• Maintain a solid understanding of Airbus’s data governance and export control requirements
• Contribute to the performance of Digital APAC’s Domains by understanding the business user needs and expectations
• Participate in and contribute to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reviews
• Ensure knowledge is captured, updated, and made visible through knowledge articles

• Degree in IT/Information Management or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in IT Management, specifically within Sourcing, Procurement, or Software Asset Management
• Proficiency in IT & Business Strategy Alignment, IT Product Design & Development, and Service Level Management
• Proven experience in partner, subcontractor and stakeholder management
• Solid understanding of data governance and export control requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work in an international environment and manage change effectively
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build long-lasting, collaborative relationships in a multinational and multicultural environment
• An outstanding customer-service mindset
• Ability to support group programs and manage high-complexity situations
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and a commitment to working effectively within a team environment

Relevant industry certifications such as ITIL, COBIT or Change Management