Sr. Asset Manager

Job Brief:

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Asset Manager to lead the comprehensive management of our hardware and software assets. This is a senior individual-contributor role responsible for setting strategy and policy across the full asset lifecycle, driving compliance, and delivering cost-saving initiatives. You will operate with strong command of both Hardware Asset Management (HAM) and Software Asset Management (SAM), serving as the subject-matter expert and primary partner to Finance, Procurement, and IT leadership.

Responsibilities:

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.

Requirements:

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Hands-on experience in IT asset management, with demonstrated depth across both Hardware Asset Management (HAM) and Software Asset Management (SAM).
• Technical Expertise: 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.