IT Asset and Inventory Manager

About the role
As an IT Asset & Inventory Manager, you will make an impact by leading the governance, lifecycle management, and optimization of IT assets across a large-scale Infrastructure Managed Services environment. You will be responsible for driving inventory accuracy, financial accountability, compliance, and audit readiness while ensuring complete visibility across end-user, datacenter, network, cloud, and software assets. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team, working collaboratively with Service Delivery, Procurement, Vendor Management, Finance, and client stakeholders to support strategic technology and operational decisions.

In this role, you will

• Lead enterprise-wide IT asset lifecycle management from procurement through retirement and disposal.
• Establish and maintain asset governance policies, standards, processes, and operational controls.
• Oversee inventory management activities to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance across all technology asset categories.
• Drive CMDB and asset repository integrity through effective governance, reconciliation, and configuration management practices.
• Develop and deliver executive reporting, dashboards, and analytics on asset health, utilization, compliance, financial performance, and lifecycle status.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, and Vendor Management teams to manage asset investments, contracts, warranties, maintenance agreements, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Lead audit readiness activities, software compliance reviews, inventory reconciliations, and governance reporting.
• Present inventory risks, trends, recommendations, and improvement opportunities to client and organizational leadership.
• Identify and implement automation, process optimization, and continual improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and asset visibility.

Work Model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Des Moines, IA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• 8+ years of experience in IT Asset Management, Infrastructure Operations, or Inventory Management within enterprise environments.
• 5+ years of experience managing large-scale asset inventories across multiple technology domains.
• Strong expertise in IT Asset Management (ITAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), Configuration Management (CMDB), and IT Service Management (ITSM).
• Hands-on experience with ServiceNow ITAM/CMDB or comparable enterprise asset management platforms.
• Experience with SCCM/MECM, Microsoft Intune, asset discovery tools, and endpoint management platforms.
• Experience managing asset governance, lifecycle management, inventory reconciliation, contract administration, warranty tracking, and compliance reporting.
• Experience managing asset spend, budgeting, forecasting, and technology refresh planning.
• Experience developing executive dashboards, reporting, and inventory analytics to support business and operational decisions.
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure Managed Services, cloud environments, datacenter operations, endpoint management, and vendor management practices.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits, software license compliance reviews, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting multi-site, multi-region enterprise environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and analytical problem-solving skills.

These will help you stand out

• Experience supporting government, healthcare, manufacturing, or other highly regulated enterprise environments.
• Experience managing inventories exceeding 5,000 assets across multiple sites, regions, or business units.
• Knowledge of ITIL, asset governance frameworks, and enterprise CMDB best practices.
• Experience implementing automation or process improvement initiatives within asset management functions.
• Experience working within large-scale managed services or outsourcing environments.

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out.

Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until September 14, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $83,000 - $92,000 USD 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.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Things to know before you apply

• Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
• AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
• Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
• Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
• Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.