Principal Asset Manager, IT Service Management

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About the Team

At Workday, the IT Service Management and Operations team is the cornerstone of our business operations and is responsible for defining, developing, and maintaining critical capabilities enabling all information technology and business teams to deliver outstanding services to Workday teams and customers. This team owns ITSM and IT SDLC related services and orchestrates effective agile development and resilient IT Operations.
You will be joining a highly skilled and innovative team that is aiming to improve efficiency by streamlining processes and developing more intuitive and scalable solutions.

About the Role

As a Principal Asset Manager you will lead the design and adoption of software and hardware asset management practices. Your mission is to ensure the effective management of assets throughout their lifecycle, with the aim of enhancing value, minimizing costs, and contributing to strategic business goals. You will be responsible for processes and solutions that facilitate the efficient and effective management of IT assets. You will play a vital role in driving efficiency, reducing risk, and promoting long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with business stakeholders and the Asset Governance team to understand business objectives and align asset management procedures with those goals.

• Implement policies and procedures for asset acquisition, maintenance, and disposal.

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track asset performance and ensure compliance.

• Maintain accurate, and up-to-date records of all IT assets (hardware and software), including details like location, ownership,  contract and license information, etc..

• Lead all aspects of data collection, cleaning, and migration processes to ensure accurate and complete asset information and conduct regular audits.

• Provide training and support to users on using the asset management system effectively.

• Continuously analyze system performance, gather feedback, and refine processes to enhance efficiency and value.

• Identify asset-related risks, including operational, financial, and compliance risks and propose mitigation actions.

• Develop strategies to optimize asset lifecycle costs and improve ROI.

• Find opportunities for cost saving by removing duplicative capabilities.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and internal policies.

• Evaluate existing asset management systems and identify areas for improvement.

• Develop and generate reports on IT asset inventory, compliance, utilization, and costs.

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of ITAM processes, policies, and procedures.

• Maintain open communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on asset management initiatives.

About You

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