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 s...