IT Commercial & Licensing Lead — Budget, Licensing & Vendors

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading minerals company in the City of London is seeking a Lead, CSM IT Commercial & Licensing to oversee the commercial and licensing activities within Group IT. This role involves budget management, software licensing compliance, and vendor negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT financial planning and experience in software licensing. This position offers a full-time contract with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in budget ownership and financial planning within an IT or commercial function.
• Strong background in software licensing, including compliance, audits, and vendor negotiations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commercial and licensing activities within Group IT.
• Develop and manage the annual IT budget in collaboration with finance and IT leadership.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with software and service providers.

Skills

Budget management

Software licensing compliance

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Education

Qualifications in Mathematics and English

ITIL Foundation or higher

Commercial or Licensing Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Contract Management Tools

Software Asset Management Tools

Job description

A leading minerals company in the City of London is seeking a Lead, CSM IT Commercial & Licensing to oversee the commercial and licensing activities within Group IT. This role involves budget management, software licensing compliance, and vendor negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT financial planning and experience in software licensing. This position offers a full-time contract with opportunities for professional growth.