Senior IT Asset Manager (Contract)

Bee Talent Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Bee Talent Solutions is seeking a seasoned Senior Asset Manager to lead HAM and SAM strategy across hardware, software, and SaaS assets from acquisition to disposal.

This IC2 role partners with Finance, Procurement, and IT leadership to drive policy, cost savings, and audit readiness, while mentoring Asset Managers and Analysts.

Based in Bengaluru, you will own asset lifecycle governance, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize value and compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT asset management with HAM and SAM experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring a team of Asset Managers/Analysts.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.
• Office-based in Bangalore with ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HAM/SAM strategy across hardware, software, and SaaS assets.
• Create and enforce policies for HAM and SAM aligned with audits and business goals.
• Oversee asset refresh, retirement, and lifecycle risk management to maximize value.
• Manage software licenses, entitlements, renewals, and audit exposure.
• Ensure asset inventory accuracy across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Finance to drive cost savings and vendor negotiations.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and leadership reports on utilization and savings.
• Lead and mentor Asset Managers and Analysts; support audit readiness.

Skills

HAM & SAM

ITIL/ITSM

Vendor management

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/IS

Tools

ITAM tools

ITIL toolkit

Job description

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.