Software Governance Specialist – SaaS & License Management

Our client, a key player in the energy sector, is looking for a Software Governance Specialist to join their Digital Workplace domain. This role ensures that software, SaaS solutions, and licenses are governed, controlled, optimized, and continuously improved across the organization.

• Execute and monitor the end-to-end software and SaaS governance process while defining and tracking performance KPIs.
• Govern the intake of new software requests by identifying existing internal solutions and following up on required approvals.
• Maintain the software catalogue and SaaS inventory to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of data.
• Manage licenses by monitoring usage, identifying cost optimization opportunities, and ensuring alignment with contract renewals.
• Act as the central coordination point between business teams, architects, security, and procurement to drive timely decision-making.
• Produce and analyze governance reports to identify trends, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.

• You have 3+ years of experience in IT Governance, IT License Management, or Software/SaaS Coordination.
• You bring proven experience with license management or software usage monitoring.
• You possess a strong understanding of software/SaaS intake processes and compliance topics like GDPR, vendor risk, and security reviews.
• You have experience working with documentation tools such as Confluence and SharePoint.
• You bring an analytical mindset with experience in KPI definition and reporting.
• You possess strong stakeholder coordination skills and an ownership mindset.
• You're structured and detail-oriented with a strong follow-up discipline.
• You are a proactive communicator capable of bridging business, IT, and governance topics.
• You are fluent in English with fluent knowledge of French or Dutch.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in a regulated or international environment.
• Experience with SaaS lifecycle management or procurement and tender processes.
• Familiarity with tools such as ServiceNow, Ivanti, Jira, or Power BI.
• Knowledge of ITIL or service management best practices.
• Willingness to obtain knowledge of AI governance or the EU AI Act.

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: long-term project
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers