Job Abstract

• 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:

  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.