IT Asset Manager
Location: Newark, New Jersey US
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Job Number: 5435
External Description:
IT Asset Manager
Date: Jun 26, 2024
Location: Newark, NJ, US
Company: PSEG
Requisition: 78935
PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.
Salary Range: $ 101,600 - $ 160,900
Incentive: PIP 15%
Work Location Category: Hybrid
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
The role of the IT Asset Manager is to oversee the daily and long-term strategic management of software and technology-related hardware within the organization. This includes planning, monitoring, and reporting software licenses and/or hardware assets to ensure compliance with vendor contracts. The individual will implement asset management strategies to optimize technology spend across the organization. The IT Asset Manager will also develop and implement procedures for tracking company assets to oversee quality control throughout their lifecycles.
Job Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
Establish (or refresh) policies and procedures for managing both hardware and software asset lifecycles, inclusive of business practices that join financial, contractual, and IT asset inventory
Explore opportunities for maximizing or exploiting unused or partially used IT assets to achieve full efficiency and ROI from company resources
Evaluate asset management processes on a recurring basis to ensure best practices are being leveraged, including participating in benchmarking efforts
Identify opportunities for optimization of assets based on numerous factors including utilization
Implement best practices in line with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and NIST (National Institute of Standards):
o Research best practice frameworks
o Collaborate with IT stakeholders to identify which practices should be implemented
o Prioritize and develop short-term and long-term plans for implementing
o Create KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for the plans and monitor/track performance
o Develop process improvement/mitigation plans to resolve issues, track progress of plans
Acquisition & Deployment
Minimize IT asset procurement through unapproved channels
Conduct and report software asset reconciliation and audit activities on a timely basis, including financial, licensing, warranty, and maintenance/support contract information
Explore opportunities for maximizing or exploiting unused or partially used IT assets to achieve full efficiency and ROI from company resources
Operational Management
Accountable for facilitating a validation process of the IT Asset repositories, annually at a minimum for both IT and OT technology assets
Coordinate with stakeholders across Enterprise to ensure accuracy of IT Asset repositories
Minimize IT Asset repositories outside of the CMDB for hardware assets
Centralize and manage an asset repository for software assets
Provide board of directors and senior leadership with a summary of the technology asset landscape through the IT Asset Board Book, on a quarterly basis
Coordinate with the ServiceNow platform team on CMDB completeness, including asset ownership and other key data characteristics needed for Asset Management
Effectively communicate asset management strategies to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
Generate, distribute, and review relevant management reports
Investigate and resolve exceptions and accuracy issues of the IT Asset repositories, in collaboration with key stakeholders
Job Specific Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of relevant work experience
- Proven "hands-on" experience in IT asset management and related processes
- Strong knowledge of ITAM frameworks and best practices, such as ITIL
- Familiarity with asset management tools, such as ServiceNow, SCCM, or similar platforms
- Understanding of software licensing models and compliance requirements
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills for managing and tracking assets
- Work and communicate with a wide range of people – peers, vendors, staff members, broader functional and business leadership, and others
- Ability to proactively communicate technical topics in a clear, succinct, and relevant way
- Demonstrated ability to perform assigned work proficiently
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with external stakeholders
Desired
- Certified Software Management Professional and/or Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional through IBSMA, SIIA, IAITAM, or BSA
- Understanding of software licensing models and compliance requirements. Solid working knowledge of software licensing agreements for the following vendors: Microsoft, Salesforce, MuleSoft, ServiceNow, Oracle, SAP, and NICE
- 10 + years of direct work experience in a contract management or purchasing and procurement capacity, including all aspects of strategy development and execution
Minimum Years of Experience
Education
Certifications
Disclaimer
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PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
As an employee of PSEG you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.
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If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
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Job Number: 78935
Community / Marketing Title: IT Asset Manager
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