Schumail Tahir

License Manager

Extensive experience in designing and implementing IT governance frameworks and service steering based on ITIL standards and ISO guidelines.
Strong expertise in contract and license analysis, process optimization, and service outsourcing with strategic stakeholder management.
Proven leadership in setting up project portfolio management and Target Operating Models (TOMs) to improve cost efficiency and service quality.
Skilled in managing complex transitions and reorganizations, including contract negotiations and service agreements with external providers.
Deep understanding of IT sourcing, service provider management, and risk assessment supporting compliant and cost-effective IT service delivery.

Last 3 projects

07/2024 – 03/2025	Energy	Transformation Manager: Design and rollout of project portfolio management and TOM for IT services
01/2023 – 04/2024	Steel industry IT services	Strategic Program Lead: Process and cost optimization, license and user management improvement, ISO recertifications, outsourcing
08/2022 – 01/2023	Steel industry IT services	Transition Manager: Organizational and process carve-out, service redefinition, contract negotiations

IT governance design and implementation (task area: IT governance and framework setup)
License and contract analysis & optimization (task area: License management and supplier contracts)
Stakeholder management and negotiation (task area: Supplier and stakeholder relations)
Technical depth in operational license tooling and software asset management (SAM) automation