Senior Manager, Hardware and Software Asset Management in Leatherhead

KBR is a global leader in delivering technology‑driven, mission‑critical, and sustainable solutions that truly matter. For over a century, we have powered bold missions across defense, space, industry, and government through our two core business lines: Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. With nearly 38,000 talented people operating in more than 80 countries, we thrive on a culture built on safety, integrity, and teamwork. At KBR, we empower our people to solve the world’s toughest challenges and create lasting value for communities and the planet.

KBR is seeking a Senior Manager, Hardware and Software Asset Management to lead the strategy, governance, optimization, and operational delivery of enterprise asset management across a complex global environment. This role is responsible for advancing hardware and software asset lifecycle practices, including licensing, compliance, contracts, renewals, inventory, and financial optimization.

This position plays a critical leadership role in strengthening asset management maturity, enabling financial transparency, supporting business continuity, and driving cost efficiency through enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics, and Apptio. The role operates as a strategic partner across IT, procurement, finance, legal, and operations, translating asset data into actionable business decisions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise hardware and software asset management strategy, operating model, and continuous improvement roadmap.
• Establish and mature asset management capabilities aligned with governance requirements, financial objectives, and business priorities.
• Partner across IT, procurement, finance, legal, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operations to deliver a consistent global asset management function.
• Provide functional ownership of ServiceNow SAM Pro, ITAM, and Contracts, including discovery, normalization, entitlement management, compliance analysis, and reporting.
• Maintain integrity of asset, entitlement, contract, and inventory data to support audit readiness, decision-making, and financial controls.
• Lead software licensing governance activities to ensure compliance with contractual obligations while reducing audit and commercial risk.
• Oversee full hardware asset lifecycle including procurement, deployment, tracking, refresh, retirement, and valuation.
• Drive optimization activities including reclamation, renewals, true‑ups, and cost control initiatives.
• Support and influence vendor negotiations, contract terms, renewals, and commercial decision-making.
• Leverage enterprise platforms (ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics, Apptio) to enhance financial transparency, budgeting, and reporting.
• Drive automation across software deployment and asset lifecycle processes to improve efficiency and control.
• Develop executive dashboards and metrics related to compliance, spend, inventory, risk exposure, and savings.
• Establish governance frameworks including policies, standards, operating cadences, and audit controls.
• Serve as escalation point for complex asset management issues including audits, licensing, and vendor disputes.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global team while fostering strong vendor and stakeholder relationships.
• Support enterprise transformation initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures, and system integrations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive progressive experience in IT asset management, software asset management, licensing, or vendor management, with a demonstrated progression in scope and responsibility.
• Experience leading teams or enterprise programmes in complex environments, including people leadership and/or delivery of large-scale initiatives.
• Deep experience with ServiceNow SAM Pro, including discovery, normalization, entitlement management, compliance, and reporting.
• Working experience with ServiceNow ITAM and Contracts, including lifecycle and data governance.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and familiarity with Apptio or similar platforms.
• Proven experience managing software licensing, compliance, and multi-vendor environments.
• Experience leading vendor negotiations, renewals, and enterprise agreements.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle processes including automation, reconciliation, and optimization.
• Experience with hardware inventory management, valuation, and audit readiness.
• Ability to interpret contracts and translate complex asset and licensing data into business outcomes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ServiceNow certifications (SAM, HAM, ITAM, Contracts, or platform administration).
• Experience with major software publishers (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, IBM, Adobe).
• Familiarity with CMDB governance, discovery tools, and enterprise procurement workflows.
• Experience supporting software license audits and negotiating outcomes.
• Knowledge of financial controls, depreciation, and IT asset capitalization practices.
• Experience operating within large, matrixed, multinational organizations.
• Certifications such as ITIL, IAITAM, or related disciplines.

Key Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams while driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation capabilities with a focus on cost optimization and value realization.
• Governance & Risk Management: Expertise in establishing policies, controls, and frameworks to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to influence across technical, operational, financial, and executive stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into strategic decisions.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive presence.

Success Measures

• Improved software license compliance and reduced audit risk.
• Increased accuracy of asset inventory and hardware valuation.
• Reduced software spends through optimization and negotiation strategies.
• Enhanced contract visibility and renewal management processes.
• Increased automation and efficiency across asset management operations.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to being a People First company. Our team‑of‑teams philosophy fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect, and Grow.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Location: Houston, Texas; Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom

Type: Full time