Vacant job

About the Role

• We are seeking a Hardware Asset Manager to take full ownership of the lifecycle management of IT hardware assets within a large, global organization.
• This role is critical to ensuring transparency, control, compliance, sustainability, and cost efficiency across all physical IT assets.
• You will work closely with IT, Procurement, Finance, HR, and business stakeholders, acting as a central point of governance and coordination in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of IT hardware assets, including procurement, deployment, redeployment, returns, and disposal.
• Maintain accurate and reliable asset inventories across multiple locations and business units.
• Define, maintain, and continuously improve hardware asset management policies, processes, and standards.
• Act as system owner or key stakeholder for IT asset management tools and CMDB platforms.
• Ensure compliance with internal IT policies, information security requirements, and sustainability regulations (e.g., e-waste, recycling, reuse).
• Drive cost optimization initiatives by reducing unused assets, enabling reuse, and supporting sourcing and procurement decisions.
• Provide reporting, insights, and data-driven recommendations to IT management, procurement, and finance teams.
• Coordinate with HR and IT operations to support smooth onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure efficient logistics, storage, and asset handling.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT Asset Management (ITAM) or Hardware Asset Management within a large organization.
• Strong understanding of IT hardware lifecycles, procurement workflows, and operational processes.
• Hands-on experience with asset management systems, ITSM tools, or CMDB platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and collaborate effectively across multiple functions.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in global, multi-site, or multi-company environments.
• Background in IT operations, digital workplace, or enterprise IT governance.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives or circular IT model.
• Understanding of financial models such as leasing vs. purchasing.
• Experience in R&D-intensive or technology-driven organizations.