Sr IT Asset Manager

What You'll Do Strategic Oversight & Lifecycle Management Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the full lifecycle of all IT assets - hardware and software - from acquisition through disposal. Lead the creation and enforcement of policies for HAM and SAM, ensuring alignment with business objectives, industry best practice, and audit requirements. Oversee and optimize asset refresh and retirement processes across the hardware fleet and software estate to maximize value and minimize risk. Financial & Compliance Oversight Manage software license entitlements, true-ups, and renewals to maintain continuous SAM compliance and mitigate audit exposure. Own hardware inventory accuracy and lifecycle compliance across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. Collaborate closely with Procurement and Finance to negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and identify cost-saving opportunities through reuse, rightsizing, and license reallocation. Provide strategic financial analysis and produce leadership-level reporting on asset utilization, compliance posture, and savings opportunities. Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead and mentor Asset Managers (IC2) and Associates/Analysts (IC1), providing guidance on HAM and SAM processes and career development. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready. Drive cross-functional collaboration with IT, Security, and other departments to ensure assets and licenses are governed effectively and securely. Develop and deliver executive-ready reports and dashboards on asset utilization, compliance status, and savings.

What We're Looking For Experience: 8+ years of hands-on experience in IT asset management, with demonstrated depth across both Hardware Asset Management (HAM) and Software Asset Management (SAM), including experience leading or mentoring a team. Technical Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience with ITAM/SAM tooling and a strong understanding of the ITIL/ITSM framework, including how incident, change, and problem management relate to the asset lifecycle. Experienced managing assets across on-premise, cloud, and SaaS environments. Leadership & Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills with a demonstrated ability to solve complex, high-impact problems, and to lead and mentor junior team members. Professionalism: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences; strong customer-service orientation and commitment to operational excellence. Work Environment: Collaborative team player, willing to work from our Bangalore office. .