IT Asset Management Specialist

Cognizant; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an IT Asset Management Specialist responsible for leading asset tracking and lifecycle management using ServiceNow ITAM/HAM Pro and SAM Pro, onsite roles.

You will implement procedures, maintain inventory, ensure policy compliance, coordinate with vendors, generate audits and reports, and collaborate with IT to forecast budgets and savings while protecting data privacy.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of ServiceNow ITAM HAM Pro and SAM Pro.
• Developing and implementing procedures for tracking IT assets in ServiceNow is a must.
• Maintaining an accurate inventory of hardware and software assets.
• Ensuring compliance with asset management policies and regulations.
• Coordinating with vendors for procurement and contract negotiations.
• Monitoring the lifecycle of IT assets to optimize their use and mitigate risks.
• Managing the disposal and replacement of obsolete assets.
• Providing regular audits, analysis, and reports on the cost, performance, and value of IT assets.
• Collaborating with the IT team to forecast future budgets and savings.
• Ensuring data privacy and security of IT assets.
• Supporting field personnel in troubleshooting issues related to IT assets.
• Addressing discrepancies in the asset repository.
• Assisting with special projects as needed.
• Maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Responding to inquiries about order status, shipping, and quality discrepancies.
• Tracking requests and communicating expectations to customers.
• Scanning equipment as it is received to enter into the asset database.
• Maintaining local and remote inventory levels for IT assets.
• Coordinating equipment disposals for remote locations.
• Providing ad hoc reports as requested.
• Ensuring assets are received from vendors and shipped to end users in a timely fashion.
• Developing and maintaining detailed reports on IT asset management activities, including asset utilization, compliance, and financial metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset tracking and lifecycle management for IT assets.
• Maintain accurate inventory and ensure compliance with policies.
• Coordinate procurement, vendor negotiations, and disposals.
• Prepare audits and reports on costs, performance, and asset value.
• Collaborate with IT to forecast budgets and savings.

Skills

ServiceNow ITSM

ServiceNow ITAM

HAM Pro

SAM Pro

Asset Lifecycle

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

IT Asset Management Specialist

Location :- Santa Clara, CA ( 100% Onsite )

Key responsibilities include

• Must have knowledge of ServiceNow ITAM HAM Pro and SAM Pro


• Developing and implementing procedures for tracking IT assets in ServiceNow is a must.


• Maintaining an accurate inventory of hardware and software assets.


• Ensuring compliance with asset management policies and regulations.


• Coordinating with vendors for procurement and contract negotiations.


• Monitoring the lifecycle of IT assets to optimize their use and mitigate risks.


• Managing the disposal and replacement of obsolete or ineffective IT assets.


• Providing regular audits, analysis, and reports on the cost, performance, and value of IT assets.


• Collaborating with the IT team to forecast future budgets and savings.


• Ensuring data privacy and security of IT assets.


• Supporting field personnel in troubleshooting issues related to IT assets.


• Addressing discrepancies in the asset repository.


• Assisting with special projects as needed.


• Maintaining high levels of customer service.


• Responding to inquiries about order status, shipping, and quality discrepancies.


• Tracking requests and communicating expectations to customers.


• Scanning equipment as it is received to enter into the asset database.


• Maintaining local and remote inventory levels for IT assets.


• Coordinating equipment disposals for remote locations.


• Providing ad hoc reports as requested.


• Ensuring assets are received from vendors and shipped to end users in a timely fashion.


• Developing and maintaining detailed reports on IT asset management activities, including asset utilization, compliance, and financial metrics.

Additionally, the role includes:

• Team Management: Leading and mentoring a team of asset management professionals, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing training and development opportunities.


• SLA Management: Establishing and maintaining Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal and external stakeholders. Ensuring that asset management services meet or exceed agreed-upon performance standards.


• KPI Management: Defining, tracking, and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to IT asset management. Using KPIs to measure the effectiveness of asset management processes and identify areas for improvement.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments to ensure efficient asset management. Additionally, proficiency in creating and analyzing reports, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with SLAs and KPIs is essential for providing insights and supporting decision-making processes.

Top Skills required for this role

• ServiceNow ITSM


• ServiceNow ITAM


• HAM Pro


• SAM Pro


• Asset Lifecycle

The Salary for this position will be 99,000 and 116 000 yearly depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance


• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off


• 401(k) plan and contributions


• Long-term/Short-term Disability


• Paid Parental Leave


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.