Senior Manager, Hardware and Software Asset Management

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KBR is a global leader in delivering technologydriven missioncritical and sustainable solutions that truly matter. For over a century we have powered bold missions across defense space industry and government through our two core business lines: Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. With nearly 38000 talented people operating in more than 80 countries we thrive on a culture built on safety integrity and teamwork. At KBR we empower our people to solve the worlds toughest challenges and create lasting value for communities and the planet. We dont just deliver resultswe deliver gamechanging solutions innovative technology deep domain expertise and cuttingedge capabilities.

KBR is seeking a Senior Manager Hardware and Software Asset Management to lead the strategy governance optimization and operational delivery of enterprise asset management across a complex global environment. This role is responsible for advancing hardware and software asset lifecycle practices including licensing compliance contracts renewals inventory and financial optimization.

This position plays a critical leadership role in strengthening asset management maturity enabling financial transparency supporting business continuity and driving cost efficiency through enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow Microsoft Dynamics and Apptio. The role operates as a strategic partner across IT procurement finance legal and operations translating asset data into actionable business decisions.

• Define and lead the enterprise hardware and software asset management strategy operating model and continuous improvement roadmap

• Establish and mature asset management capabilities aligned with governance requirements financial objectives and business priorities

• Partner across IT procurement finance legal cybersecurity infrastructure and operations to deliver a consistent global asset management function

• Provide functional ownership of ServiceNow SAM Pro ITAM and Contracts including discovery normalization entitlement management compliance analysis and reporting

• Maintain integrity of asset entitlement contract and inventory data to support audit readiness decision-making and financial controls

• Lead software licensing governance activities to ensure compliance with contractual obligations while reducing audit and commercial risk

• Oversee full hardware asset lifecycle including procurement deployment tracking refresh retirement and valuation

• Drive optimization activities including reclamation renewals trueups and cost control initiatives

• Support and influence vendor negotiations contract terms renewals and commercial decision-making

• Leverage enterprise platforms (ServiceNow Microsoft Dynamics Apptio) to enhance financial transparency budgeting and reporting

• Drive automation across software deployment and asset lifecycle processes to improve efficiency and control

• Develop executive dashboards and metrics related to compliance spend inventory risk exposure and savings

• Establish governance frameworks including policies standards operating cadences and audit controls

• Serve as escalation point for complex asset management issues including audits licensing and vendor disputes

• Lead coach and develop a high-performing global team while fostering strong vendor and stakeholder relationships

• Support enterprise transformation initiatives including acquisitions divestitures and system integrations

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Business Finance Supply Chain or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Extensive progressive experience in IT asset management software asset management licensing or vendor management with a demonstrated progression in scope and responsibility

• Experience leading teams or enterprise programmes in complex environments including people leadership and/or delivery of large-scale initiatives

• Deep experience with ServiceNow SAM Pro including discovery normalization entitlement management compliance and reporting

• Working experience with ServiceNow ITAM and Contracts including lifecycle and data governance

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and familiarity with Apptio or similar platforms

• Proven experience managing software licensing compliance and multi-vendor environments

• Experience leading vendor negotiations renewals and enterprise agreements

• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle processes including automation reconciliation and optimization

• Experience with hardware inventory management valuation and audit readiness

• Ability to interpret contracts and translate complex asset and licensing data into business outcomes

• Strong analytical communication and executive presentation skills

• ServiceNow certifications (SAM HAM ITAM Contracts or platform administration)

• Experience with major software publishers (e.g. Microsoft Oracle SAP IBM Adobe)

• Familiarity with CMDB governance discovery tools and enterprise procurement workflows

• Experience supporting software license audits and negotiating outcomes

• Knowledge of financial controls depreciation and IT asset capitalization practices

• Experience operating within large matrixed multinational organizations

• Certifications such as ITIL IAITAM or related disciplines

• Leadership: Ability to lead develop and inspire high-performing teams while driving accountability and continuous improvement

• Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation capabilities with a focus on cost optimization and value realization

• Governance & Risk Management: Expertise in establishing policies controls and frameworks to ensure compliance and audit readiness

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to influence across technical operational financial and executive stakeholders

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into strategic decisions

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive presence

• Improved software license compliance and reduced audit risk

• Increased accuracy of asset inventory and hardware valuation

• Reduced software spends through optimization and negotiation strategies

• Enhanced contract visibility and renewal management processes

• Increased automation and efficiency across asset management operations

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to being a People First company. Our teamofteams philosophy fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow.

We Deliver Together.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.