FlexNet (Flexera) Implementation Lead

Role: FlexNet (Flexera) Implementation Lead

Location: Dallas TX // Hybrid // Remote

Term: Contract

Job Summary

Provide technical and operational support for enterprise software license infrastructure and vendor-managed licensing environments to ensure availability, license compliance, and user provisioning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Design & Implementation

• Design, develop, and maintain solutions on FlexNet Operations (FNO) and FlexNet Embedded (FNE).
• Architect and implement FlexNet Operations (FNO), FlexNet Embedded (FNE), or FlexNet Manager Suite (FNMS) based on organizational SAM needs.
• Design and implement licensing workflows, entitlement management, and product packaging.
• Integrate FlexNet with ERP, CRM, and cloud-based applications.

2. Integration & Platform Management

• Build and maintain integrations with ERP, CRM, cloud platforms, and internal applications.
• Oversee server setup, Beacon configuration, database preparation, and agent deployment for FNMS environments.
• Maintain Windows/Linux/UNIX server environments supporting Flexera tools.
• Administer license portals, cloud license managers, remote dongles, and entitlement systems.

3. Operations & Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in licensing and entitlement systems.
• Ensure compliance, scalability, and performance of FlexNet implementations.
• Perform license file updates, reauthentication, and configuration changes for renewals and vendor licensing models.
• Conduct monthly license hygiene and cleanup based on usage and compliance reporting.

4. Security & Access Management

• Administer cloud-based license managers and manage user provisioning within license portals.
• Manage remote dongles and other licensing mechanisms.
• Ensure secure authentication using SSO/SAML/OAuth for Flexera integrations.

5. Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate with business teams to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Work with ITAM, Infrastructure, and Deployment teams to ensure system availability and continuity.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural guidance.
• Drive continuous SAM processes, automation, and data quality improvements.

Primary Technology Skills

• Hands-on experience with FNMS, FlexNet Operations (FNO), FlexNet Embedded (FNE)
• Strong understanding of software licensing models, entitlement management, and monetization strategies
• Proficiency in APIs, scripting, SQL, IIS, and multi-OS environments
• Hybrid environment design experience (containerized platforms like AKS/EKS preferred for senior roles)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with integration platforms (MuleSoft, Boomi, etc.)
• PowerShell, Python, and Bash scripting
• Azure Automation, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Data modeling, normalization, and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, proxies, load balancers)
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Deliverables

• Process flows
• Mentorship and knowledge transfer to client project team members
• Contribution to all assigned project deliverables
• Participation in data conversion and maintenance
• Best practice and industry solution recommendations
• Alternative (out-of-the-box) solution design
• Thought leadership and hands-on configuration/development
• Participation as functional team member