[itroundtable] LEAD: IT Asset Mgmt - Fin Svcs - NJ - to 6 fig

 

CONTACT: SUE MCLEAN, THE CONNORS GROUP   201-317-2271 or sue@theconnorsgroup.com

 

IT Asset Management - for prestigious, privately-held Financial Services Firm

Location: Jersey City                 Comp is flexible 70-100K plus.

This is a newly created, high priority position, which the Manager hopes to fill as soon as possible!

Soft skills are important!  Candidate will primarily work with technology group.  The right person is someone who can implement our Client's first Asset Management program. They need aptitude, attitude and the core skills!

This person needs to be someone who wants to establish and grow a name for themselves.

They do not necessarily need a financial services person, or, someone who has a deep understanding of  technology.  Rather, candidate should have data collection skills, understand IT procurement, and be able to manage & track the entire life cycle.  Candidate should be incredibly organized & detail oriented.  

Keys are:   at least 3 years of core experience in the Asset Management space (certifications in that area are a plus), financial services is a plus, knowing how to manipulate data & strong analytical abilities, any knowledge of reporting tools such as Crystal Reports, BO, etc.  Candidate will need to make sense of massive amounts of transactional data,

The ideal person would come from a similarly sized, medium-sized organization or,  a larger centralized organization. (NOT a decentralized organization)

Position reports to the head of Market Data and Asset Management

 

IT Asset Management:

·         Support the design, development, and maintenance of an IT Asset Management (ITAM) initiative

·         Conduct accurate inventory of all IT assets used in the Company

·         Create and implement a process to maintain an inventory of all IT assets

·         Create and enforce processes and procedures to ensure all IT asset requests are managed and tied back to inventory prior to request fulfillment

·         Manage the full lifecycle of IT assets and conduct regular asset reviews/track performance trend/data, lead process improvement efforts where necessary

·         Track and maintain copies of software licenses, warranties, maintenance agreements, and vendor contracts.

·         Create dashboards and reports to provide visibility on key IT Asset Management statistics, licenses, maintenance, and costs

·         Research industry standard and best practices in order to provide estimable benchmarks and ensure continuous improvement of managing company IT assets.

·         Responsibilities also include administrative support for the IT department's Time Sheet application

o    Run scheduled reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly)

o    Manage user accounts

o    Manage project creation and closing

o    Distribution of metrics reports on a timely basis

o    Interface with various technology managers for updates and reporting needs

 

Knowledge & Experience:

·         3 years direct work experience in Asset, License and Software Management or IT Procurement

·         Comprehensive understanding & experience of purchasing strategies and also inventory management.

·         Solid working knowledge of software licensing agreements for the following vendors: Microsoft, VM Ware, Storage vendors (EMC).

·         Strong familiarity and technical competence with asset management tracking systems

·         Well-versed in finance, cost, accounting and reporting concepts.

·         Establishing effective operating policies, lean initiatives and processes.

·         Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

·         High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex

·         Developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools (ie. Crystal Reports or  Business Objects)

·         Familiarity with data maintenance principles, relational databases and MS-SharePoint a plus.

Formal Education & Certification:

• Bachelor's degree
• Certified Software Management Professional and/or Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional through IBSMA, SIIA, IAITAM, or BSA. (Preferred)  

 

 

 

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates

Aug 6th - Tues - Reg Mtg - 6 pm Offices of Berman Larson Kane - Bring 10 copies of your resume - Don't use GPS for Dir to BLK Offices - Go to BLK site for directions

Aug 13th & 20th No Mtgs - Vacation

Sept 24th - Tuesday - Dinner Mtg - Recruiter Night Out

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