Manager, IT Asset Mgmt

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 123,750 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is seeking an IT Asset Manager in San Jose, CA to manage daily and strategic asset lifecycles for software and hardware. You will plan, monitor, and record licenses and assets to ensure vendor contract compliance and optimize technology spending across the organization.

You will develop procedures for tracking assets and oversee lifecycle quality, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to maintain reliable hardware, software, and maintenance databases.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing strategic asset management processes.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing agreements.
• Understanding of IT Service Management processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong vendor negotiation skills.
• Understanding of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and long-term IT asset lifecycle including software licenses and hardware assets.
• Develop and implement asset management procedures and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize technology spending and procurement strategies.
• Maintain and improve asset documentation and KPI reporting.
• Partner with infrastructure teams to identify asset performance trends.
• Assist in cost control for IT hardware and software licenses.

Skills

Asset management

Licensing agreements

ITSM

Independent work

Multitasking

Communication

Vendor management

Business awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

IT Asset Manager

Posting Title: IT Asset Manager
Reports To: Director, IT
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary Range: $123,750 - $163,000

*This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The IT Asset Manager handles daily and long-term strategic management of software and technology-related hardware. This includes planning, monitoring, and recording software license and hardware assets to ensure compliance with vendor contracts. The individual will help in forming procurement strategies to optimize technology spending across the organization. The IT Asset Manager will also develop and implement procedures for tracking company assets to oversee quality control throughout their lifecycles.

• Ensure IT Hardware, Software, Contracts are consistent and reliable, working with various teams across the organization
• Provide KPI / Metric information and standardized reporting on a scheduled basis together with unscheduled reporting demanded by management
• Leverage local business unit IT resources to perform asset management and supervise their performance
• Design processes relating to software and hardware asset management, execute and enhance them
• Establish and maintain documentation of procedures, processes, and reports concerning asset and configuration management
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to determine trends in asset performance
• Establish and maintain hardware and software maintenance database
• Help control costs and budgets regarding IT hardware and software licenses

ABOUT YOU

• Proven ability and experience in executing strategic asset management processes successfully
• Strong knowledge of licensing agreements involving software
• Strong knowledge of IT Service Management processes
• Strong ability to carry out assigned tasks independently with little supervision
• Excellent at performing multiple tasks at the same time without erring
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
• Good understanding of the organization's business

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

Licensure/Certifications: n/a.

Experience: 2 years or more experience managing staff. Strong knowledge of IT software and hardware as well as three or more years’ experience working in a similar role.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.