IT Asset Management Lead - Data Center

JLL•Spartanburg, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) Lead is responsible for the strategic design, governance, and continuous improvement of the global ALM program across the organization's data centers. This role defines policies, standards, and metrics to ensure IT assets are tracked, managed, and disposed of securely and efficiently throughout their lifecycle while collaborating with operations, procurement, finance, compliance, and security stakeholders to align ALM with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field with minimum 7+ years of asset management experience
Proven experience leading enterprise-scale asset lifecycle management programs in data center or large IT environments
Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks and industry standards including ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, and ITIL
Demonstrated experience with ITSM, CMDB, and DCIM platforms for asset tracking and lifecycle management
Advanced project management skills with ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and stakeholder alignment
Strong analytical skills with experience developing KPIs, SLAs, and executive-level reporting for asset programs
Excellent leadership and communication skills for managing global teams and presenting to executive stakeholders
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications such as ITIL Expert, PMP, or asset management specific certifications (IAITAM, etc.)
Experience with data center operations and infrastructure lifecycle planning
Knowledge of sustainability practices and environmental compliance in IT asset disposal
Background in vendor management and contract negotiation for lifecycle services
Familiarity with automation tools and process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
Experience with financial modeling and cost optimization strategies for IT assets
Understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on asset lifecycle management

Responsibilities

Own and define the global ALM program framework, policies, and governance structure while establishing standards for asset tracking, lifecycle management, and secure disposal
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST) while maintaining oversight of audits, asset reconciliations, and data-bearing device disposal processes
Partner with Data Center Operations, IT, Finance, Procurement, and Security teams to align ALM activities with organizational priorities and serve as primary liaison to executive stakeholders
Provide guidance and escalation support to ALM Leads and Technicians across sites while overseeing capacity and lifecycle planning for hardware refresh initiatives
Drive automation and process optimization in ALM workflows through integration with ITSM, CMDB, and DCIM platforms
Manage program-level reporting to ensure executive visibility into asset health, utilization, and cost optimization
Champion sustainability initiatives by improving recycling, reuse, and energy-efficiency practices across the asset lifecycle