IT License Coordinator

Located in Northern California and multiple locations across the globe, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Avionyx S.A. is a software engineering services company based in Heredia, Costa Rica, fully owned by Joby Aviation. As an AS-9100D company and in business since 1989, Avionyx provides expert, high-quality, fulllifecycle avionics software and hardware engineering services for eVTOL/UAM, rotorcraft and fixed wing aircraft, complying with the most rigorous software engineering standards in the world.

An IT License Manger would operate at Joby overseeing all aspects of software license management including but not limited to: compiling comprehensive tracking of all software used, auditing licenses to ensure that end users are still utilizing them and removing unneeded/unwanted licenses which includes confirming what license is appropriate to the end user's needs, using this tracking to negotiate new contracts with vendors that best supports the needs of the company and ensures fiscal responsibility, submitting purchase requests for software renewals and additional licenses when needed, approving software invoices, working with stakeholders to consolidate software applications where possible, identifying and providing training options to support employees during software consolidations, and providing detailed forecasting and contract updates to the budget manager.

• Comprehensive Tracking, License Management and Consolidation of Software (Focus – 50%)
  • Using existing lists, budget information and employee knowledge to consolidate and
    maintain a comprehensive tracking system for all software used by the company.
  •  License management and auditing done by outreach to licensees to ensure that
    licenses are being used and reconciling licenses against lists of individuals who have
    separated from the company.
  • Working with stakeholders to identify consolidation opportunities of similar
    applications to establish the company standard applications that will be supported
    for efficiency and to save money by removing duplication of application types.
    Zero-Trust & Role based permissions policy enforcement for access granting to
    employees, contractors, and temporary hires.

• Contract Negotiations and Finance Responsibilities (Focus – 35%)
  • Working with vendors to negotiate contracts that best support company needs and
    obtaining best pricing available.
  • Working closely with Legal to review contracts, T&C’s, etc.
  • Submitting purchase requests for approved contracts and tracking for completion.
  • Approving software-related invoices.
  • Assisting to resolve any billing issues for software vendors.

• Budget Assistance (Focus – 15%)
  • Providing details upon request for budgeting needs including contract information
    and supporting details regarding contracts (license details such as types, cost,
    quantity, forecasting future needs, etc).

• Associate or bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required
• 2-5 years of IT license management experience
• A proven record of accomplishment of developing and implementing license audits and plans
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences
• Experience presenting license management and tracking to leadership
• US Visa (desirable)

 

Your Reward for Greatness

• Hybrid schedule
• Stay fresh with our Flexible Schedule
• Get a mid-year bonus!
• Stay at home with our Telecommuting Options
• Lunch is on us when you are at the office.
• Step up your English with paid classes!
• Get Training/Tuition subsidies for online learning.
• Stay connected with our Internet Subsidy
• The Gym Subsidy should keep you fit and relaxed!
• Go places with our Travel Opportunities across the US!!
• Stay healthy with our Medical Health Plan
• Spend more time with your loved ones with our Additional Personal Time Off (increased by seniority)