IT Asset Management Lead; Hybrid

Position: IT Asset Management Lead (Hybrid) JAB Recruitment is actively seeking a IT Asset Management Lead (Hybrid) to support one of our prestigious clients in global engineering and technology primarily serving the offshore oil and gas industry, with operations in defense, aerospace and renewables at their Houston, TX location. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a world-class team in a fast-paced, professional environment. Overview • Our client is looking for a highly experienced and meticulous IT Asset Management Lead to join their dynamic IT team. This pivotal role supports the Office of the CITO (Chief Information Technology Officer). The ITAM Lead is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of software & hardware assets across the global IT enterprise and management of the SAM SNOW platform. • This role will partner closely with IT Managers across the organization to gather, validate, and maintain contractual and licensing information, ensuring accurate population of the Service Now SAM module. This position supports organizational goals around cost optimization, compliance, lifecycle governance, and improved software visibility • This role ensures compliance with licensing agreements, optimizes software usage, and supports strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will collaborate with procurement, finance, and IT operations to maintain governance and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in IT Software, IT Hardware, and IT services. Additionally, this role will play a crucial part in assisting with IT Financial Management for total cost of ownership and user chargebacks. PLEASE NOTE: • This is a contract position - estimated 12 months • Hybrid: 1 day a week onsite at High Bay location in Houston, usually Wednesday • Working Hours: 7-4 or 8-5 CST • Candidates must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely without present or future need for visa sponsorship. No sponsorship available Responsibilities • Develop ITAM strategies, policies and guidelines for all digital technology assets across the organization • Implement and follow structured processes for asset control, ensuring compliance with organizational standards. • Responsible for updates and management of ITAM tools and systems as needed to support asset management processes. • Maintain a comprehensive inventory of all IT assets and ensure accurate tracking from acquisition to retirement within the Service Now Platform. • Work with IT Managers and Procurement to collect and validate all necessary software contracts, entitlements, renewals, and license documentation for population into Service Now. Maintain comprehensive records of all software assets, including on-premise, cloud, and SaaS. • Support compliance efforts by tracking usage, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring adherence to licensing terms • Leverage Service Now IT Asset Management modules to automate asset lifecycle processes, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, and retirement. • Monitor and reconcile asset records in Service Now to ensure data accuracy and compliance with company policies. • Generate routine and ad-hoc Service Now reports to provide actionable insights on asset utilization, compliance status, and cost savings opportunities. Software Asset Management (SAM)- • Service Now SAM Implementation & Administration • Configure, maintain, and optimize the Service Now SAM Professional modules for license tracking, compliance, reconciliation, and reporting. (Mirroring responsibilities from SAM Specialist postings.) • Support the setup of data models, workflows, dashboards, and automated alerts within Service Now to improve SAM maturity. • Coordinate data imports, discovery mappings, normalization, and reconciliation activities to ensure accurate entitlement-to-installation alignment • Develop and implement software asset management strategies, policies, and guidelines to optimize software usage and compliance across the organization. • Maintain an accurate inventory of all software assets, tracking licenses from acquisition through retirement and ensuring data integrity in asset management systems. • Coordinate with IT and procurement teams to manage software renewals, upgrades, and contract compliance, preventing service interruptions. • Utilize Service Now or similar platforms to automate software asset lifecycle processes including procurement, deployment, maintenance, and retirement. • Generate routine and ad-hoc reports on software utilization, compliance status, and cost savings opportunities for management review. • Ensure software asset management practices align with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. • Analyze software usage data to identify cost-saving opportunities • Support audits by reconciling software licenses and usage records and addressing discrepancies promptly. Hardware Asset Management (HAM)- • Maintain an accurate inventory of all hardware assets, ensuring data integrity and timely updates throughout the asset lifecycle with the client services team. • Coordinate with IT and…