Licensing Manager

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Licensing Manager will oversee the procurement, management, and compliance of software licenses and technology assets for the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS). Reporting to the Deputy Chief Information Officer, this role ensures the agency maintains appropriate licensing agreements, optimizes software costs, and improves efficiency and cost savings by monitoring usage and right-sizing its licensing footprint. The manager will also prepare procurement materials, assess technology proposals, work with vendors, and provide recommendations on technology acquisitions.

Requirements

• Meet the stated IT Project Specialist qualifications through one of the listed education and experience pathways: a relevant bachelor’s degree and four years of satisfactory related full-time experience; a relevant associate degree and six years of such experience; a bachelor’s degree and eight years of such experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Relevant experience must relate to the areas required for the position and include specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology, and/or domain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the agency’s software licensing portfolio and ensure compliance with contracts and regulations.
• Track and manage software subscriptions, renewals, and usage across departments.
• Draft and submit capital purchase requests for IT-related procurements.
• Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate contracts, and support cost-effective software and license procurement.
• Maintain detailed records of software licenses, contracts, and purchase agreements.
• Develop technology recommendations based on industry trends and agency needs.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to mitigate licensing risks.
• Conduct audits and compliance checks on software and license usage.
• Draft RFI, RFP, and RFQ materials and analyze technology proposals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager