IT Asset Manager

ARM; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an IT Asset Manager in Old Warren, who will oversee the lifecycle and management of IT assets, ensuring compliance and optimizing usage. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in IT asset management within complex organizations and holds relevant certifications. This role includes establishing strategies and leading a team, aimed at enhancing processes that maximize efficiency and sustainability. They must also be eligible for high-level UK Security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an IT Asset Management managerial role.
• Hold or be eligible for high level UK Security clearance.
• Proficiency in managing assets in international organisations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement an IT asset management strategy.
• Lead a team to manage IT asset management processes.
• Optimise usage of IT assets to reduce expenditure.
• Ensure compliance of IT assets with regulations.
• Manage audits of IT assets for inventory accuracy.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for asset management.

Skills

IT asset management experience

IT Asset Management certifications (e.g., CHAMP, CSAM, CITAM)

Defining and embedding new IT asset management policies

Managing IT assets in a complex organization

IT asset inventory management tools (e.g., ServiceNow)

Planning and executing IT asset projects

Financial principles and cost optimisation

IT Service Management frameworks (ITIL v3/4)

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

IT Asset Manager

Reading

Paying up to £108p/h (Inside IR35)

Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable

Overview

The IT Asset Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the lifecycle of all IT assets, encompassing hardware, software, and configuration management. This includes the development and implementation of a comprehensive IT asset management strategy aligned with organisational policies and standards

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and implement a clear IT asset management strategy and roadmap.
• Lead a team of IT asset management practitioners to define, embed, and manage a robust set of IT asset management processes (and inventory).
• Optimise the usage and distribution of IT assets based on business requirements and goals, reducing unnecessary expenditure.
• Ensure that IT hardware assets are compliant with various regulatory requirements and organisational standards.
• Oversee the execution of IT hardware, software, and configuration processes in partnership with relevant Joint Venture functions and Digital Information teams, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, and disposal.
• Manage periodic audits of IT assets to ensure the accuracy of the IT asset inventory and comply with any organisational and/or vendor requirements.
• Ensure that the IT asset lifecycle is compliant with organisational standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Lead with the IT Asset Management team to optimise the usage and distribution of IT assets based on business requirements, cost, waste reduction/sustainability targets, and other factors.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance IT hardware asset management processes, tools, and systems.

Required Skillset

• Demonstrable experience in IT asset management, preferably demonstrated through 5+ years in an IT Asset Management managerial role.
• Relevant IT Asset Management certifications (e.g., CHAMP, CSAM, CITAM)
• Proven experience in defining and embedding new and/or evolved IT asset management policies, processes, and protocols
• Experience in managing IT assets in a complex, international, and regulated organisation (e.g., Aerospace and Defence).
• Proficiency in IT asset inventory management tools and systems to manage various assets throughout their lifecycle (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Highly adept in planning and executing projects related to IT asset procurement, upgrades, or deployments.
• Good understanding of financial principles, including budgeting and cost optimisation, and their implications for effective IT asset management.
• Good, practical knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks and methodologies, including but not limited to ITIL v3/4 (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and its core processes (e.g., Incident, Problem, Change).