IT Hardware Asset Manager

*ONSITE IN NYC*

Must be local to NY NJ or CT tri-state area

Our client is seeking an IT Hardware Asset Manager to own the tracking auditing and lifecycle management of their hardware inventory. Previous hands-on experience with data center hardware is required . This role owns the accuracy of the asset system of record through regular audits and reconciliation and may also involve hands-on physical work such as imaging tagging deploying and decommissioning equipment when needed.

To be clear on scope: you will own gathering requirements keeping inventory data accurate and making sound lifecycle calls and you should be comfortable stepping in hands-on when the work calls for it. This is an individual contributor role working alongside other technicians on the team not a people-management position and you will not have direct reports.

What you will do

• Own the accuracy of the asset system of record. Run regular audits and reconciliations resolve discrepancies and keep inventory data trustworthy.
• Gather hardware requirements from project teams and stakeholders including quantities specifications timelines locations and disposal needs and turn them into a clear plan.
• Perform hands-on hardware work as needed including imaging tagging deploying moving and decommissioning equipment working alongside the rest of the team.
• Manage the full hardware lifecycle from intake and deployment through reallocation refresh decommissioning and secure disposal including chain of custody.
• Help decide what to refresh redeploy or retire based on age warranty cost and end-of-life status.
• Report on inventory health utilization and outstanding actions and drive process improvements that raise accuracy and reduce cost.
• Manage asset requests allocations and returns with internal stakeholders and vendors.

What we are looking for

• Required: previous hands-on experience with data center or server hardware not only end-user devices.
• Experience owning asset data accuracy through audits and reconciliation.
• Comfort with hands-on hardware work including equipment intake imaging tagging deployment and physical inventory.
• Ability to gather requirements from stakeholders and turn them into a clear plan.
• Proficiency with an asset management or DCIM system including ServiceNow and Jira.
• Strong organization and communication skills; comfortable working independently as part of a small team.
• Comfort using AI tools to improve inventory accuracy and efficiency.

Additional details

Onsite in NYC Monday through Friday. Long-term contract role.