Posting Title: IT Asset Manager

Reports To: VP, Information Technology

Location: Urbandale, Iowa

Salary Range: $105,000 to $126,000

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE

For nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE IT TEAM

Our projects may be complex, but our approach is simple: We build great things and we do it with great people. Using well-designed processes and controls, integrating smart and reliable solutions, and providing access to the information needed, our IT Team comprised of seasoned and experienced professionals, enable the success of the organization. We do this while minimizing operational and financial impact.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The IT Asset Manager handles daily and long-term strategic management of software and technology-related hardware. This includes planning, monitoring, and recording software license and hardware assets to ensure compliance with vendor contracts. The individual will help in forming procurement strategies to optimize technology spending across the organization. The IT Asset Manager will also develop and implement procedures for tracking company assets to oversee quality control throughout their lifecycles.

• Ensure IT Hardware, Software, Contracts are consistent and reliable, working with various teams across the organization

• Provide KPI / Metric information and standardized reporting on a scheduled basis together with unscheduled reporting demanded by management

• Leverage local business unit IT resources to perform asset management and supervise their performance

• Design processes relating to software and hardware asset management, execute and enhance them

• Establish and maintain documentation of procedures, processes, and reports concerning asset and configuration management

• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to determine trends in asset performance

• Establish and maintain hardware and software maintenance database

• Help control costs and budgets regarding IT hardware and software licenses

Scope: Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives.

Complexity: Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.

Discretion: Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.

Interaction: Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.

Supervision: Provides direct supervision to professional individual contributors and/or skilled, support individual contributors (e.g., technicians, designers, support personnel). Acts as advisor to unit or sub-units and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven ability and experience in executing strategic asset management processes successfully

• Strong knowledge of licensing agreements involving software

• Strong knowledge of IT Service Management processes

• Strong ability to carry out assigned tasks independently with little supervision

• Excellent at performing multiple tasks at the same time without erring

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills

• Good understanding of the organization's business

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

Licensure/Certifications: n/a

Experience: 2 years or more experience managing staff. Strong knowledge of IT software and hardware as well as three or more years’ experience working in a similar role.

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CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.