Associate - Technology (Technology Asset Manager)

PJT Partners, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

PJT Partners is seeking a Technology Asset Manager in New York to own asset lifecycle, inventory control, and procurement for hardware and software. You will align asset practices with IT strategy and support governance across infrastructure, security, and vendor management.

The role emphasizes hands-on NY inventory, data analysis, and process improvements. Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and ServiceNow knowledge are required, with experience in asset management a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of work experience with suppliers and asset inventory tracking.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills; comfortable with large data sets.
• Intermediate to advanced PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of ServiceNow or equivalent service management platform.

Responsibilities

• Asset Tracking and Inventory Management: Maintain and update asset records across hardware and software.
• Procurement and Acquisition: Oversee asset purchases and add items to inventory on delivery.
• Lifecycle Management: Manage deployment, support, and retirement/disposal of assets.
• ITAM Maturity: Develop repeatable processes and governance for IT asset management.
• Security and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with security policies for assets.
• Data Analysis: Use asset data to find gaps and optimize license usage.
• Hands-on NY inventory management: Assist stockroom audits with the Support team.
• Reporting and Documentation: Create reports on asset status for audits and decisions.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve IT asset management processes.
• Training and Support: Provide training on asset topics across Technology.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Tools

ServiceNow

Axonius

Microsoft Intune

Lansweeper

Rapid7

Job description

Associate - Technology (Technology Asset Manager)### Associate - Technology (Technology Asset Manager)Apply: New York: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: R0003371PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds.From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide-range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients.To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at www.pjtpartners.com.# **Responsibilities**The PJT Partners Technology team is responsible for creating and continuously improving a robust and secure technology foundation that supports the firm’s business activities.We are seeking a high performing Technology Asset Manager to both own the current operational function and drive change through process and technology improvement. That starts with the ability to understand the universe of software and hardware used across the firm. Core to the role is managing the full asset lifecycle from planning and procurement, through current-state analysis and inventory control, to secure disposal. The candidate will ensure asset management practices are closely aligned with the firm's broader IT strategy, supporting technology roadmap decisions, informing investment planning, and providing the data foundation needed for initiatives across infrastructure, security, and vendor management. The candidate must establish strong relationships with all stakeholders in Technology and across relevant corporate and business functions.Key responsibilities include:* **Asset Tracking and Inventory Management:** Maintain, monitor and update records of all technology assets, including hardware and software. Track and document assets from acquisition to disposal.* **Procurement and Acquisition**: Oversee the procurement process for new technology assets, ensuring that purchases comply with organizational policies and are added to inventory upon delivery. Track orders and associated lead times, shipments and receipts.* **Lifecycle Management**: Help manage the lifecycle of IT assets, including deployment, support and retirement/disposal. Advise Support Manager on equipment needs and lifecycle procedures.* **ITAM Maturity**: A key responsibility will be assessing and advancing the firm's ITAM maturity, establishing repeatable processes, controls, and governance that move the function from reactive inventory management toward a proactive, insight-driven discipline.* **Security and Risk Management**: Ensure new hardware and software is identified and investigated daily. Ensure compliance with firm security and usage policies.* **Data Analysis**: Leverage the existing asset management datasets to look for opportunities, gaps and risks in our current environment. Optimize license utilization and global hardware inventory.* **Hands-on management of NY inventory**: Work with the Support team on stockroom audits to ensure that our inventory is accessible and well-maintained.* **Reporting and Documentation**: Generate and maintain reports and documentation on asset status to support decision-making and audit requirements.* **Process Improvement**: Continuously evaluate and improve IT asset management processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Forecast future needs based on current trends. Participate in procurement process improvement projects. Contribute to other projects as needed.* **Training and Support**: Provide broad support and training on asset-related topics.## # **Qualifications**PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:* 2-5 years of work experience working with suppliers and asset inventory tracking preferred; vendor management experience outside of inventory tracking would also be considered;* Strong analytical and organizational skills; accuracy and attention to detail;* Advanced Excel skills, working with large data sets;* Intermediate to advanced PowerPoint skills;* Strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to engage with all levels within an organization;* Ability to drive process improvements and work effectively with other areas of Technology to implement change and influence positive behavior;* Ability to learn quickly and fully leverage available technology systems;* Knowledge of ServiceNow or equivalent service management platform;* Knowledge of Axonius is a strong plus;* Exposure to Microsoft Intune, Lansweeper, Rapid7 or equivalent systems is a strong plus;* Experience with end-of-life disposal policies and procedures a strong plus;* Experience with AI products such as CoPilot or Claude a plus.Expected annualized base salary of $85,000 to $105,000.This range represents the low and high ends of the expected annualized base salary for this position. The specific base salary received by any employee will be informed by a number of factors, including but not limited to, role level and scope, location, candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills and experience.Base salary is one component of PJT Partners’ compensation structure. In addition to base salary, PJT Partners’ compensation structure may include additional rewards, incentives and benefits, including but not limited to, a discretionary bonus component.*PJT is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other category protected by law. PJT Partners also complies with all applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants. 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