IT Asset & Portfolio Manager at Grant Thornton

DescriptionGrant Thornton is seeking an Asset & Portfolio Manager to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.We are seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Asset & Portfolio Manager. This role is responsible for leading the management of IT assets and applications across a global enterprise. Working to ensure effective governance lifecycle and portfolio management as well as strategic alignment with firm policies and addition to overseeing asset and application portfolios the Manager provides leadership (direct and/indirect) to a team of asset management professionals drives continuous improvement initiatives and collaborates with senior stakeholders to optimize the firms technology investments.Key ResponsibilitiesAsset ManagementProvide strategic oversight of both hardware and software asset management practices across the global enterpriseLead governance processes and manage the software demand pipeline for the organization.Define and manage processes across the asset lifecycleselection operation refresh migration optimization retirement and disposal.Maintain a complete catalog of IT assets and entitlements ensuring data accuracy at all stages.Coordinate deployment and reclamation efforts with internal stakeholders.Manage software request intake and fulfillmentOversee vendor portals and software-as-a-service (SaaS) license management.Generate asset management reports and conduct reviews to ensure regulatory compliance.Support risk and compliance initiatives for hardware and software assets.Mentor and manage a team of asset management professionals providing guidance and performance feedback.Portfolio ManagementWork closely with business partners to ensure application portfolios align with firm capabilities and needs.Act as a key point of contact for a portfolio of applications within the IT inventory.Maintain up-to-date documentation and steward applications through firm application onboarding processes.Evaluate application investments and identify redundancies or underutilized assets.Partner with business owners on current/future application needs and support contract renewals.Recommend and implement strategies to adapt to changing demand or market environments.Keep technology roadmaps current based on portfolio changes.Lead application rationalization initiatives and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.Provide leadership in cross-functional planning and decision-making forums.Qualifications:Education:Bachelors degree in Business Computer Science Technology or related fieldExperience:57 years in IT asset management IT portfolio management IT demand and lifecycle management; prior leadership experience preferredSkills & Competencies:In-depth understanding of IT operating models ITAM principles and lifecycle planningAbility to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaborativelyStrong communication analytical and planning capabilitiesProven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across business and technical teamsFamiliarity with advisory audit and tax industries or professional services operations is a plusExperience with tools such as ServiceNow LeanIX and Azure DevOps is highly desirableCertifications (Preferred):Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM)Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional (CHAMP)The base salary range for this position in the firms Chicago IL Downers Grove IL Denver CO Reno NV Cleveland OH and Baltimore MD offices only is between $104000 and $156000 per year.The base salary range for this position in the firms Washington DC Bellevue WA Los Angeles CA Newport Beach CA San Diego CA Boston MA Iselin NJ and New York NY offices only is between $112320 and $168480 per year.The base salary range for this position in the firms San Francisco CA and San Jose CA offices only is between $119600 and $179400 per year.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Project / Program Management,Project Portfolio Management,Portfolio Management,Credit Analysis,Banking,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Project Management,Financial Analysis,Budgeting,Property Management,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 112320 - 168480