Urgent) Lead, It Asset Management

Lead IT Asset Management Role Overview We are looking for a highly experienced IT Asset Manager to lead the end-to-end lifecycle management of IT assets across our India operations This role is pivotal in ensuring asset visibility cost optimization compliance and operational excellence The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of technical expertise process discipline and stakeholder management Key Responsibilities IT Asset Lifecycle Management Manage the full lifecycle of IT assets procurement deployment maintenance upgrades and retirement Define and enforce asset lifecycle policies and procedures Ensure compliance with software licensing and hardware warranty terms Asset Inventory Control Maintain a centralized real-time inventory of all IT assets across India Implement and manage asset tagging tracking and reconciliation processes Conduct regular audits and ensure data accuracy in the ITAM system Forecasting Budgeting Collaborate with finance and business units to forecast asset needs and plan annual budgets Track asset depreciation and provide insights for capital planning Identify cost-saving opportunities through asset reuse and optimization IT Scrap Disposal Management Lead the secure and compliant disposal of obsolete IT assets Coordinate with certified e-waste vendors and maintain disposal records Ensure data sanitization and environmental compliance Vendor Management Manage vendor relationships for hardware software and disposal services Negotiate pricing SLAs and delivery timelines Evaluate vendor performance and maintain a preferred vendor list Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with workstream leaders project managers and business units to align asset provisioning with project timelines Act as a liaison between IT procurement finance and compliance teams Support onboarding offboarding processes with timely asset allocation and recovery Process Improvement Automation Identify opportunities to automate asset tracking and reporting Drive continuous improvement initiatives in asset management processes Implement best practices aligned with ITIL and ISO standards Compliance Risk Management Ensure compliance with internal policies audit requirements and regulatory standards Maintain documentation for audits and support internal external audit processes Mitigate risks related to asset loss theft or misuse Reporting Analytics Generate regular reports on asset utilization aging compliance and financial impact Provide actionable insights to leadership for strategic decision-making Maintain dashboards for real-time visibility into asset health and inventory Team Leadership Training Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing Conduct training sessions for end-users on asset handling and compliance Foster a culture of accountability and operational excellence Required Skills Qualifications Education Bachelor s degree in information technology Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience Minimum 8 years of experience in IT asset management or IT operations Strong knowledge of ITAM tools e g ServiceNow Axonius Experience managing large-scale IT inventories across multiple locations Proficiency in budgeting forecasting and vendor negotiations Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Knowledge of ITIL practices is a plus Preferred Certifications ITIL Foundation Certified IT Asset Manager CITAM or equivalent Job Title Lead IT Asset Management Location Avinya Campus Bangalore PAN India Scope Experience Required 8 Years Role Overview We are looking for a highly experienced IT Asset Manager to lead the end-to-end lifecycle management of IT assets across our India operations This role is pivotal in ensuring asset visibility cost optimization compliance and operational excellence The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of technical expertise process discipline and stakeholder management Key Responsibilities IT Asset Lifecycle Management Manage the full lifecycle of IT assets procurement deployment maintenance upgrades and retirement Define and enforce asset lifecycle policies and procedures Ensure compliance with software licensing and hardware warranty terms Asset Inventory Control Maintain a centralized real-time inventory of all IT assets across India Implement and manage asset tagging tracking and reconciliation processes Conduct regular audits and ensure data accuracy in the ITAM system Forecasting Budgeting Collaborate with finance and business units to forecast asset needs and plan annual budgets Track asset depreciation and provide insights for capital planning Identify cost-saving opportunities through asset reuse and optimization IT Scrap Disposal Management Lead the secure and compliant disposal of obsolete IT assets Coordinate with certified e-waste vendors and maintain disposal records Ensure data sanitization and environmental compliance Vendor Management Manage vendor relationships for hardware software and disposal services Negotiate pricing SLAs and delivery timelines Evaluate vendor performance and maintain a preferred vendor list Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with workstream leaders project managers and business units to align asset provisioning with project timelines Act as a liaison between IT procurement finance and compliance teams Support onboarding offboarding processes with timely asset allocation and recovery Process Improvement Automation Identify opportunities to automate asset tracking and reporting Drive continuous improvement initiatives in asset management processes Implement best practices aligned with ITIL and ISO standards Compliance Risk Management Ensure compliance with internal policies audit requirements and regulatory standards Maintain documentation for audits and support internal external audit processes Mitigate risks related to asset loss theft or misuse Reporting Analytics Generate regular reports on asset utilization aging compliance and financial impact Provide actionable insights to leadership for strategic decision-making Maintain dashboards for real-time visibility into asset health and inventory Team Leadership Training Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing Conduct training sessions for end-users on asset handling and compliance Foster a culture of accountability and operational excellence Required Skills Qualifications Education Bachelor s degree in information technology Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience Minimum 8 years of experience in IT asset management or IT operations Strong knowledge of ITAM tools e g ServiceNow Axonius Experience managing large-scale IT inventories across multiple locations Proficiency in budgeting forecasting and vendor negotiations Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Knowledge of ITIL practices is a plus Preferred Certifications ITIL Foundation 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