Asset Management Assurance Manager

ISS; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS is seeking an Asset Management Assurance Manager to lead and continuously improve our Asset Management System (AMS) in line with ISO 55001 and best practice. The role provides assurance across governance, compliance, assurance and continuous improvement to maximise value from asset investments while maintaining strong control and governance.

The successful candidate will deliver executive briefings, dashboards and reports, oversee audits, and act as subject matter expert for AMS, ISO 55001

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading asset management assurance activities.
• Proven ability to implement ISO 55001 aligned AMS.
• Strong governance, policy and controls development.
• Experience planning audits and management reviews.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Travel readiness with valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain and continually improve the Asset Management System (AMS) in line with ISO 55001 and organisational objectives.
• Establish and maintain asset management governance frameworks, policies, procedures, standards and controls.
• Lead assurance programmes to assess the effectiveness, compliance and maturity of asset management processes and systems.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external audits, management reviews and maturity assessments.
• Monitor compliance with asset management standards and requirements, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead corrective and preventative actions, ensuring identified issues are effectively resolved.
• Produce performance dashboards, management reports and executive briefings to support strategic decision-making.
• Act as the subject matter expert for asset management systems, governance, assurance and ISO 55001 compliance.
• Detailed knowledge of ISO 55001.
• Experience working within asset management frameworks and compliance environments.
• Proven experience conducting audits and assurance activities.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience delivering training and supporting operational teams.
• Background working within asset management environments.
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risks and improvement opportunities.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to present information clearly to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Asset management

Governance

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Reporting

Training delivery

Job description

We are seeking an Asset Management Assurance Manager to lead and continuously improve our Asset Management System (AMS), ensuring alignment with ISO 55001 standards, recognised asset management best practice, and organisational objectives.

This role will play a key part in providing assurance that assets are managed effectively throughout their lifecycle, enabling informed and robust decision-making. We are looking for an experienced asset management professional who can oversee governance, compliance, assurance and continuous improvement activities.

You will provide senior stakeholders with clear insight into asset management performance, risks and opportunities, helping to maximise value from asset investments while maintaining high standards of control and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain and continually improve the Asset Management System (AMS) in line with ISO 55001 and organisational objectives.
• Establish and maintain asset management governance frameworks, policies, procedures, standards and controls.
• Lead assurance programmes to assess the effectiveness, compliance and maturity of asset management processes and systems.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external audits, management reviews and maturity assessments.
• Monitor compliance with asset management standards and requirements, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead corrective and preventative actions, ensuring identified issues are effectively resolved.
• Produce performance dashboards, management reports and executive briefings to support strategic decision-making.
• Act as the subject matter expert for asset management systems, governance, assurance and ISO 55001 compliance.
• Detailed knowledge of ISO 55001.
• Experience working within asset management frameworks and compliance environments.
• Proven experience conducting audits and assurance activities.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience delivering training and supporting operational teams.
• Background working within asset management environments.
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risks and improvement opportunities.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to present information clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence, as regular travel is required (car or car allowance provided).

ISS is a world‑leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.

#Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,

#aplacetobeyou,

#facilitiesmanagement

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.