Senior IT Asset Manager
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Asset Manager to lead the comprehensive management of our hardware and software assets. This is a senior individual-contributor role responsible for setting strategy and policy across the full asset lifecycle driving compliance and delivering cost-saving initiatives.
You will operate with strong command of both Hardware Asset Management (HAM) and Software Asset Management (SAM) serving as the subject-matter expert and primary partner to Finance Procurement and IT leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the full lifecycle of all IT assets hardware and software from acquisition through disposal.
- Lead the creation and enforcement of policies for HAM and SAM ensuring alignment with business objectives industry best practice and audit requirements.
- Oversee and optimize asset refresh and retirement processes across the hardware fleet and software estate to maximize value and minimize risk. Financial & Compliance Oversight
- Manage software license entitlements true-ups and renewals to maintain continuous SAM compliance and mitigate audit exposure.
- Own hardware inventory accuracy and lifecycle compliance across on-premise cloud and hybrid environments.
- Collaborate closely with Procurement and Finance to negotiate contracts manage vendor relationships and identify cost-saving opportunities through reuse rightsizing and license reallocation.
- Provide strategic financial analysis and produce leadership-level reporting on asset utilization compliance posture and savings opportunities. Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead and mentor Asset Managers (IC2) and Associates/Analysts (IC1) providing guidance on HAM and SAM processes and career development.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits ensuring documentation is accurate complete and audit-ready.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with IT Security and other departments to ensure assets and licenses are governed effectively and securely.
- Develop and deliver executive-ready reports and dashboards on asset utilization compliance status and savings.
Requirements:
- Experience:8 years of hands-on experience in IT asset management with demonstrated depth across both Hardware Asset Management (HAM) and Software Asset Management (SAM) including experience leading or mentoring a team.
- Technical Expertise:Deep hands-on experience with ITAM/SAM tooling and a strong understanding of the ITIL/ITSM framework including how incident change and problem management relate to the asset lifecycle. Experienced managing assets across on-premise cloud and SaaS environments.
- Leadership & Problem-Solving:Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills with a demonstrated ability to solve complex high-impact problems and to lead and mentor junior team members.
- Professionalism:Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences; strong customer-service orientation and commitment to operational excellence.
- Work Environment:Collaborative team player willing to work from our Bangalore office.
Benefits:Bee Talent Solutions offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees including medical dental and vision coverage. Additional details regarding eligibility and plan offerings will be provided during the interview and onboarding process.
Required Experience:
Manager