AECOM is seeking a Software License Management Specialist to oversee the governance, optimization, and compliance of engineering software licenses across the global enterprise. The role ensures legal compliance, cost efficiency, and alignment with strategic technology goals while working within the Enterprise Capability team.
What You'll Do
- Maintain a centralised and accurate inventory of all Cornerstone engineering software licenses, and related documents
- Monitor, audit, and validate software & license usage to ensure contractual and legal compliance against vendor terms and agreements
- Interpret license entitlements, terms, and vendor contractual obligations
- Mitigate compliance risks through proactive monitoring, process improvements, and internal awareness, including conducting of regular internal audits
- Contribute to the development of governance documents relating to licensing and set controls for compliance for software usage, and disposal
- Train employees on license compliance to prevent unauthorized installations and use along with version control
- Analyse usage data to identify underutilized or redundant licenses, and control overspending
- Recommend optimization actions such as consolidations, reassignments, or rationalization
- Support budgeting and forecasting of license requirements for Cornerstone applications
- Provide insights to reduce operational costs while maintaining business continuity
- Support centralized vendor relationship management for engineering software providers
- Contribute to vendor review cycles, renewal negotiations, and contract updates
- Maintain documentation related to licensing agreements and procurement history
- Work with vendors on license requirements for requests relating to Cornerstone applications
- Address non-Cornerstone software requests along with budget and planning
- Work with Enterprise Capability teams to support global deployment and delivery of cornerstone engineering applications
- Ensure license allocations are aligned to global service delivery needs and project requirements
- Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of license management processes and toolsets
- Partner closely with IT Procurement to support purchasing decisions, renewal activities, and contribute to vendor negotiations
- Partner with Budget & Planning Analyst and teams to validate budget requirements, forecast usage, and support financial modelling
- Collaborate with Software Rationalization Specialist to evaluate S/W application usage, eliminate redundancies, and contribute to technology rationalization strategies
- Engage with Governance specialist to advise, recommend on and provide Business intelligence to support the Governance of Cornerstone Applications
- Engage with engineering teams, business lines named, and global operations teams to ensure alignment on license needs and consumption patterns
What We're Looking For
- Knowledge of software licensing models (subscription, perpetual, concurrent, named user entitlements)
- Experience with engineering applications (e.g., CAD, simulation, design software)
- Proficiency with license management tools and reporting systems
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Strong attention to detail and risk awareness
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to influence decisions through evidence‑based insights
- Problem-solving mindset and continuous improvement approach
Technical Stack
- Cornerstone engineering software
- CAD
- simulation software
- design software
- license management tools
- reporting systems
Team & Environment
Enterprise Capability team providing global operational capability for engineering applications
Benefits & Compensation
- Hybrid work schedule with three days per week required in the office and remaining days available for remote work
Work Mode
- Hybrid role based in Pretoria, South Africa
- Three days per week required in the office, remaining days available for remote work
AECOM is committed to equal employment opportunity and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
