At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the management of technology assets and ensure their lifecycle is optimised.
- Company: Join Harrods, a luxury department store known for top designers and brands.
- Benefits: Friendly work environment, career growth opportunities, and support for your development.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and drive operational efficiency.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on technology investments in a prestigious setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in asset lifecycle management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 44595 - 54505 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Technology Asset Manager to join our IT team here at Harrods. This role is responsible for leading the governance, financial management and lifecycle management of all technology assets across the organisation. The Technology Asset Manager ensures that hardware, software, cloud services, technology contracts and licensing are effectively managed throughout their lifecycle, while maintaining a single source of truth for technology assets through the CMDB.
Working closely with Technology, Finance, Procurement, Security and HR, the role provides strategic oversight of technology investments, asset compliance, lifecycle planning, vendor management and Joiner, Mover and Leaver (JML) processes:
- Manage renewals, obligations, risks and commercial opportunities
- Maximise software value through optimisation and governance
- Manage strategic technology supplier relationships and performance
- Establish consistent asset management policies and controls
- Drive maturity, automation and operational efficiency
- Ensure accurate, reliable and trusted asset information
The ideal candidate is commercially minded, data-driven, highly organised, influential, and capable of bringing together technology, finance, procurement and governance disciplines to maximise the value of every technology investment. It is important that you have previous experience in end-to-end asset lifecycle management and hardware asset management, as well as experience using programmes such as Axonius and Cetero and platforms such as ServiceNow and Fresh Service.
You will also have the following:
- ITIL v4 Foundation
- IAITAM CITAM (Certified IT Asset Manager) or IAITAM
- Understanding of FinOps principles
- CHAMP (Hardware Asset Management)
- FinOps Certified Practitioner
- Clear communication both written and verbal
Harrods is one of the world's leading luxury department stores and we're becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world's most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You: Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we'll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
Technology Asset Manager in City of Westminster employer: Harrods
At Harrods, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Knightsbridge. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our supportive culture, where collaboration and innovation are encouraged, and opportunities for career advancement abound. With a hybrid working policy that promotes work-life balance and a focus on diversity and inclusion, we ensure that every team member can thrive while delivering world-class service to our customers.
