The Senior Associate – IT Asset Management will be part of Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure & Security (CIS) organisation, responsible for managing and optimising IT assets across hardware, software, and cloud environments. The role focuses on asset lifecycle governance, compliance, and cost optimisation while supporting CIS transformation initiatives.
This position will also contribute to ITAM solutioning and continuous improvement, supporting enhancements to ServiceNow‑based asset processes, reporting, and controls in a large, globally distributed enterprise environment.
Responsibilities
· Manage end‑to‑end IT asset lifecycle activities for hardware, software, and cloud assets, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
· Maintain and reconcile asset data across CMDB, inventory, and financial records.
· Support software license management, audits, and optimisation initiatives.
· Execute and improve IT Asset Management processes, standards, and controls aligned with CIS requirements.
· Develop and enhance ServiceNow ITAM dashboards and reports to support visibility and decision‑making.
· Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, Finance, and Procurement teams on asset tracking, audits, and forecasting.
· Identify opportunities for asset rationalisation, reuse, and cost optimisation.
· Contribute to ITAM solutioning by supporting process enhancements, automation, and standardisation initiatives.
Required Qualifications
· 8–10 years of experience in IT Asset Management, IT Inventory Management, or related IT operations roles.
· Strong hands‑on experience with ITAM / ITSM tools, preferably ServiceNow.
· Solid understanding of IT asset lifecycles, software licensing concepts, and compliance controls.
· Experience working in large, complex enterprise or global IT environments.
· Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience supporting Cloud, Infrastructure, or Security organisations.
· Exposure to ITIL or IT Asset Management best practices.
· Experience contributing to process improvement or solutioning initiatives within IT Asset Management.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $90,000 to $100,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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