About the Role
This position leads research and advisory initiatives related to SAP licensing, helping organizations navigate complex licensing models, reduce risk, and optimize software investments through expert analysis and client engagement.
Responsibilities
- Lead in-depth research on SAP licensing policies and contractual frameworks
- Advise clients on strategies to manage compliance and reduce licensing costs
- Interpret SAP audit findings and recommend remediation approaches
- Develop best practices for software asset management within enterprise environments
- Deliver presentations and briefings to client stakeholders
- Produce written research reports and decision tools
- Collaborate with peer analysts on cross-technology licensing topics
- Identify emerging trends in enterprise software licensing
- Support sales teams with technical expertise during client acquisition
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SAP product licensing changes
- Design client-specific licensing optimization roadmaps
- Participate in industry events as a subject matter expert
- Respond to client inquiries on licensing constraints and interpretations
- Evaluate third-party tools used in license management
- Contribute to the development of advisory frameworks
- Ensure research content remains practical and actionable
- Engage in peer review of published materials
- Track regulatory and legal developments affecting software licensing
- Assist in training junior analysts on licensing principles
- Maintain neutrality and objectivity in all client interactions
- Use data to support licensing position assessments
- Identify cost avoidance opportunities in client environments
- Promote understanding of indirect usage risks
- Analyze the impact of cloud migration on SAP licensing
- Support clients during vendor negotiations
Compensation
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Work Arrangement
Remote work from Canada
Team
Part of a global team of technology analysts focused on enterprise software and licensing strategies
Why This Role Matters
Organizations face increasing complexity in managing SAP licensing, with high financial and operational risks. This role empowers clients to make informed decisions, avoid penalties, and align licensing with business goals through independent, evidence-based guidance.
Impact You Will Deliver
You will shape best practices in software licensing, influence client strategies globally, and contribute to the credibility of independent advisory research in enterprise technology.
Not applicable; position based in Canada, remote within the country
