IT Strategic Asset Manager - Multi

Company: W. L. Gore & Associates
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Candidates based in EMEA, please apply to job number 201268.About Us: Gore is a materials science company focused on improving lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for our Associates.
About the Industry: At Gore, our global support teams bring together extensive knowledge and collaborate closely to support our diverse portfolio of products that solve complex problems and perform in the most demanding environments. Learn more at gore.com/products/industries.About the Role: We are looking for an IT Strategic Asset Manager (SAM) to join our team in one of our locations in the U.S.: Flagstaff, Phoenix, Newark or Elkton. In this role, you will be focused on the governance and setting the strategic direction for the global IT asset management function.Responsibilities:

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• Overseeing the IT Strategic Asset Management (IT SAM) ecosystem, processes and program. This includes governance of IT SAM principles, processes and procedures for software and hardware assets
• Defining, implementing and monitoring effectiveness of strategies for asset retention, asset reclamation, asset retirement and decommission, asset refurbishment and asset disposal
• Being responsible for oversight and governance of standards for personal computing devices and related hardware at Gore
• In partnership with IT Governance, Risk & Compliance team, creating and executing IT SAM compliance and assurance practices and supporting true-ups and audits
• Supporting smart practices for inventory management, asset disposition, Legal holds, Fixed Asset Register reconciliations, reporting, third-party requests, and annual Asset Management investment strategies and planning
• Being responsible for IT SAM roadmap and driving execution of initiatives/projects and alignment with other IT and Enablement functions; understanding internal customer needs and mature strategies/methods for ordering, receiving and delivery methods for devices and peripherals; will also seek opportunities to improve delivery channels and mechanisms for assets
• With support of the IT Vendor Management Office, managing and improving processes for the maintenance of records and databases containing information regarding software licenses and hardware assets (i.e., ServiceNow CMD and other databases)
• Working closely with stakeholders and Information System & Application team on upcoming technology needs, releases and providing feedback from an IT SAM perspective
• Liaising and partnering with third-party providers of Hardware and Software to ensure their understanding of the Gore environment, user needs and maintaining a value-drive/"fit-for-use" operating model
• Working with stakeholders within IT and across enterprise functions to ensure awareness of asset-performance and user needs; chairing and supporting committees to ensure appropriate representation and involvement in the execution of Asset Management operations and improved decision-making
  
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  • Minimum 3 years of experience in IT business operations, IT consulting or IT business analysis
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with IT Asset Management and associated technologies
  • Prior experience with ITIL/Asset Management implementations
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize effective project management techniques to organize initiatives and to ensure quality
  • Demonstrated ability to apply system-level thinking to strategic planning and design and to collaborate effectively across large cross functional and global teams
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%
    
    
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    • Bachelors' Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or Asset Management
    • Prior experience with ServiceNow - CMDB
    • Asset Management certification(s)
      What We Offer: At Gore, we offer comprehensive, competitive rewards in the form of compensation and benefits. Among these are work-life balance and sports programs, 401(k) Plan with a gift, Associate Stock Ownership Plan, Health & Well-being program with full health plan, and a flexible working program. Within Gore, you will find a unique culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and opportunities for growth and development. Learn more at gore.com/careers.We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. In support of our values and continued success we are proud of Associates around the world who support an inclusive work environment, strive to reflect the diversity of the communities where we operate, and ensure all Associates and external partners are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
      
      Gore is a M/F, Disabled and Vet EEO/AA employer. (Applies to all positions in the U.S.)gore.com/change-lifeOur Talent Acquisition Team will be pleased to answer your questions via gore.com/contact.#LI-ENLIT, Information Technology, IT Strategic Asset Manager, Asset Manager, SAM
      

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