Information Technology Asset Manager : CenterPoint Energy

Interview : VideoVisa : All apart from h1b and cptThis is hybrid from day-1 ( Need local candidates )Description :About the jobOur client is located in Downtown Houston and looking to add an IT Asset Management professional to their team on a 12+ month contract basis with potential to convert. The IT Asset Manager will provide overall management support for day to day operations for End User Services area. The management support includes activities related to budget, contract negotiations, service level agreements, contract compliance, hardware and software asset tracking and retirements, cost flow analysis, and project status and cost tracking. Additionally position will require technical knowledge for negotiating, tracking, ordering, and selecting computer related hardware and software.Essential Functions:Proficient in utilizing ServiceNow for ticketing, asset management and report generationAudit software and hardware maintenance contracts to ensure appropriate billingsDevelop and support Purchasing process for area including purchase reqs, vendor evaluation, vendor reviews, financial tracking, SAP processes, etc.Develop and contribute to various ad hoc analysis relating to improving operational efficiency through advanced reporting and detailed analysisReview and provide monthly volumes relating to Mobility, Multi-Function Devices and Computers, and enterprise software.Evaluate and process shopping carts for ordering equipment and softwareProvide client support for Home Use related programs such as McAfee and Microsoft productsUse SAP for forecasting and budget entries, and reportingKnowledgeable in software license compliancy; including MicrosoftFacilitate periodic meetings with vendors responsible for desktop and telephony technology services to ensure compliance and adherence to SLA's and other performance issuesSupport Asset Management area insuring database accuracy of computer and software related equipmentKnowledge of financial systems, SAP, and budget a plusDevelop statement of work documents used as a basis to establish new contracts or renew existing contracts specific to End User ServicesAnalyze existing contracts to assess vendor complianceRequired Qualifications:2-4+ years previous experience in end user support processes; including financial background with administrative involvement to support life cycle of end user assets and servicesSAP experienceServicenow experienceStrong Asset Management experienceBudgetingFinancial forecastingPurchase Orders and Procurement experience