IT Asset Manager

Cognizant•Blue Ash, OH

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth. At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose – always guided by our core values. Join us in shaping future of business. Could you be the one to make a difference? We seek an experienced IT Asset Manager to join our Global IT organization in Blue Ash, OH. This hybrid role will play a key part in shaping and executing our enterprise IT Asset Management (ITAM) strategy, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and lifecycle efficiency across a diverse global technology landscape. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of IT asset and configuration management processes, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration with procurement, infrastructure, service delivery, and compliance teams.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in IT Asset Management, IT Operations, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience with asset inventory systems, data acquisiton/reconciliation, and lifecycle management.
Working knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks, particularly ITIL processes.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, data analysis, and reporting.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
U.S. Citizenship required due to contract and clearance requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret (Collateral) Security Clearance.
Experience with ERP solutions such as Ariba.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience.)
Experience supporting government contracts or operating under compliance frameworks (e.g., CMMC, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001).
Experience with ServiceNow ITAM/CMDB or equivalent enterprise asset management tools.
CompTIA Security+ or IAT Level II certification (preferred but not required).
ITIL Foundation Certification (required within 6 months of hire).
Strong understanding of procurement, vendor management, and license compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and mature Belcan’s IT Asset Management (ITAM) strategy, including goals, objectives, KPIs, and metrics aligned with business and IT objectives.
Implement and enforce ITAM policies, standards, and procedures governing the full asset lifecycle from procurement through retirement and disposal.
Partner with Configuration Management (SACM) and CMDB/AMDB owners to ensure accurate, reconciled data across systems.
Maintain strong integration between ITAM and ITIL-aligned processes such as Change, Incident, Problem, Release, and Service Request Management.
Oversee enterprise-wide hardware and software inventory processes, ensuring data accuracy, reconciliation, and compliance with licensing and contractual obligations.
Collaborate with Procurement to manage acquisition, contract renewals, and vendor relationships for IT hardware and software assets.
Support internal and external audits, ensuring data accuracy, compliance with security policies, and evidence of proper lifecycle management.
Drive operational efficiency through effective analytics, reporting, and process discipline.
Manage the physical and logical inventory of IT assets, including receiving, distribution, tracking, and disposal activities in accordance with corporate policy and applicable regulations.
Participate in continuous improvement of ITAM-related processes, tools, and training programs.