Licence Compliance Manager - EMEA

Protect Intellectual Property and Drive Revenue as Our Next Licence Compliance Manager

Are you an experienced software license compliance professional ready to protect global intellectual property and grow SaaS revenues across key European markets? 

Trimble is seeking an empathetic, strategic Licence Compliance Manager to join us on a nine month maternity cover contract to oversee compliance initiatives for our industry-leading SketchUp and Tekla brands, working collaboratively with clients, distributors, and legal partners to drive optimal business outcomes.

About Us:

Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.

AECO: Trimble is empowering stakeholders through planning, design, construction and the entire asset lifecycle. The company’s innovative and connected ecosystem of solutions improves coordination and collaboration between teams, phases and processes. Automating work and transforming workflows, Trimble is enabling teams to deliver with confidence at every turn.

What Makes This Role Great:

In this role, you will serve as the primary subject matter expert for license compliance across EMEA, stepping beyond standard auditing to build custom, region-specific strategies and lead executive negotiations that protect digital innovation while fostering long-term customer growth.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

• Provide licensing education and documentation to internal and external parties

• Review licence compliance/piracy leads using available internal tools / databases  

• Build and implement LC strategies and workflows, including custom approaches per country (where needed) in line with local laws and regulations

• Manage lifecycle of compliance lead from investigator creation through to closure

• Explore new processes and procedures to increase the success of license compliance initiatives, specifically key KPI’s such as conversion rates

• Mitigate piracy pushback from new logos and convert to long-standing customers 

• Advise LC Agencies on adequate licensing settlements as per the PoA

• Liaise with internal Sales, channel partners and LC Agencies to ensure customer compliance, market growth and collaboration on upsell opportunities

• Monitor and maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and reporting, QTD and YTD

• Direct involvement in C-level negotiations or Legal escalations for key engagements

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of dedicated professional experience in software license compliance, auditing, or piracy management

• Bachelor degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related commercial field

• Proven proficiency with Cylynt (Smartflow) and Salesforce CRM platforms

• Fluent certified English communication skills combined with proficiency in a second language, ideally French

• Solid background conducting C-level contract negotiations and handling complex legal escalations

Bonus Points For:

• Deep familiarity with Software Asset Management (SAM) tools and regional European compliance laws

• Experience designing localized compliance strategies alongside third-party compliance agencies.

Logistics:

Location: UK, France, Ireland & Spain - Remote

Travel Requirement: 10%

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact.

We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.

Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.

Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."

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How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate. 

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter. 

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