IT Hardware & Software Asset Management Contractor

Essential Job Functions

• Manage IT hardware and software inventories, including usage, licensing, and compliance.
• Track assets, licenses, and maintenance/support agreements across the full lifecycle.
• Conduct audits and spot checks to ensure policy, licensing, and contract compliance.
• Ensure asset security during inventory, deployment, and decommissioning.
• Process requests for IT hardware, software, and maintenance/support services.
• Support procurement, receiving, deployment, redeployment, and decommissioning activities.
• Cook up coordination with procurement, provisioning, and technical support teams.

Policies, Documentation & Training

• Develop and maintain asset management policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Promote consistent application of asset management practices across departments.

Product & Change Management

• Support new product onboarding by reviewing license terms, support models, upgrade paths, and environmental fit.
• Engage required teams and initiate/manage the RAP (Request for Asset Purchase) process.
• Manage asset activities for upgrades, decommissions, and future product roadmaps.

Corporate Responsibilities

• Adhere to CAISO core values, policies, and safety programs.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in IT Hardware and Software Asset Management.
• Strong knowledge of ITAM/SAM lifecycle management, compliance, audits, and vendor contracts.
• Strong knowledge of Software Licensing principles, terms, frameworks, and usage rights.
• Familiarity with ITIL and/or CMMI frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with ServiceNow: ITAM/SAM modules, asset records, contracts, workflows, and reporting.
• Experience with Flexera (FlexNet / Flexera One): license management, compliance analysis, optimization, and audit support.
• Experience reconciling asset financials and partnering with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Security.
• Experience with software licensing models (perpetual, subscription, device based, SaaS, cloud).
• Ability to review license agreements, renewals, and support terms.
• Strong documentation, training, and process improvement skills.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and audit-focused.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a contractor role while managing multiple priorities.

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