General Atomics · 2 days ago
IT Asset Manager
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$81K/yr - $145K/yr
9+ years expGeneral Atomics is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. They are seeking an IT Asset Manager responsible for managing software and technology-related hardware, ensuring compliance with vendor contracts, and optimizing technology spending across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Provide oversight and management for the overall IT asset management program; by leadership and strategy for all encompassing ITAM services
Serve as a point of escalation within the IT organization regarding asset related issues and requests
Define, maintain, and update policies and procedures for effective management of the IT asset life cycle (e.g., acquisition, deployment, utilization, de-installation, reallocation, and disposal)
Analyze program requirements and assessment methodology to align with company policy, data requirements and risk practices, working cross-functionally to resolve any licensing disputes/issues
Drive policies and procedures for reclamation & redeployment of endpoints including audit readiness activities
Evaluate, coordinate, and procure software and hardware requested by the company; communicate and negotiate with various vendors; maintain invoices; manage software support and maintenance renewal process Updates and administers asset databases tracking life cycle of all assets
Develop and implement a resilient Asset Management lifecycle program for all hardware & software assets
Research, plan, monitor, and record software license and hardware assets to ensure compliance with vendor contracts; maintain and audit global inventory; ensure stock is readily available for dissemination across enterprise
Review usage of licensed products to confirm need and reclaim when possible; ensure all users of software have an appropriate company purchased license; develop reporting to communicate and monitor compliance to include potential recovery of lost revenue
Develop and implement procedures for tracking company assets to oversee quality control throughout their lifecycles; help prepare controls and workflows for procurement; assist with form improvement; improve awareness of processes and policy across the business
Continuously identify possible areas of cost savings; track budgeted expenses and coordinate communication regarding budget reporting on a regular basis; assist with budget projections for software, hardware, and IT related services for the various lines of business
Tracking and maintaining an accurate inventory of assets throughout their life cycle by implementing / leveraging CMDB & ITSM tools
Auditing, validating, and reconciling software licenses against the installed asset base
Providing subject matter expertise for personal computer (PC), network, and server licensing
Understanding of DFAR/ITAR regulations, as well as other applicable guidance and laws in regard to finance and procurement activities
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field and nine or more years of progressive information technology experience in a corporate environment. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
10 years of progressive Asset Management experience, including Configuration Manager operations and maintenance
Experience in a multi-location environment, working within an IT Service Delivery function
Comprehensive knowledge of industry best practices in support of developing policies and processes related to all areas of IT asset management
Understands the value of and need for having IT asset management Standards and established vendors in order to support the stewardship goals of the organization through ease of support and bulk purchasing
Preferred
A Master's degree in Finance or Business Administration preferred
Working knowledge of desktop software applications, and ITSM tools (e.g. 0365, SAP, ServiceNow, etc.)
ITIL or IAITAM Certification(s)
Broad CMDB knowledge and experience with ServiceNow HAM/SAM modules as well as ITSM Tools/Reporting and Lifecycle with regards to Information Systems
Extensive CMDB knowledge and proven experience with ServiceNow HAM/SAM modules
Proficiency in ITSM tools, reporting, and information systems lifecycle management
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
VP, Magnetic Fusion Energy Division
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