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Cadence

License Compliance Manager

San Jose, CA

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

  • Job Overview:
  • Oversee License Compliance reviews to closure, in collaboration with Sales and Channel Partners.
  • Engage with organizations to resolve licensing discrepancies and ensure full compliance with licensing agreements.
  • Provide guidance to team members and Channel Partners on engagement and negotiation strategies.
  • Establish and execute on software industry standard audit practices to aid timely and effective resolution on audit and anti-piracy cases.
  • Leverage systems, data analytics and forensics to develop and prioritize license compliance engagements in managing a caseload for the entire region.
  • Investigate, review and qualify non-compliance information to make actionable prior to alignment with sales account teams.
  • Collaborate with vendors and partners in developing and enhancing processes then implementing into practice.
  • Drive and lead strategic initiatives for the License Compliance department with ability to manage resources, systems, and infrastructure requirements in order to scale them worldwide.
  • Job Responsibilities:
  • Proficient with customer interface, engagement and managing sensitive external communications.
  • Strong written/verbal communication: Adept in communications and organizational awareness in understanding dynamics with External (Customers) & Internal stakeholders.
  • Proficient in client negotiations, related to establishing and resolving compliance findings and licensing discrepancies within the context of purchasing software.
  • Proficient in data analytics/reporting and program management (use of Excel)
  • Strong ability to interface and collaborate well with other department stakeholders.
  • Detail oriented in producing high-quality deliverables for an executive audience.
  • Experience with databases or record repository applications including SFDC (forensic tools used by the software license compliance industry - Desirable)
  • Experience in providing guidance for customers to manage and maintain software compliance and improve customers' ability to optimize software risk and spend.
  • Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree, emphasis in Business: Accounting and/or Information Systems (Preferred)
  • Minimum 5-7 years in the software license compliance industry (preferably with Big 4 accounting firm experience or in software license compliance departments)
  • Additional Skills/Preferences:
  • Language: English
  • Additional Information:

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Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Travel: >10% (ensure to call out relevant travel %)
The annual salary range for California is $120,400 to $223,600. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA, USA
Job ID: Cadence-R46640
Employment Type: Full Time