IT Asset Manager

PPC Partners is the holding company for several leading electrical, mechanical, automation and construction companies and their affiliated branches serving the Midwest and Southwestern United States.

We provide employees the freedom to grow in a unique culture of empowerment and servant leadership, within a company committed to quality, safety and high ethical standards. We give our people a lot of autonomy and responsibility, and we facilitate continuous learning. No matter the job, our people have the opportunity to lead, mentor and serve. It's how they grow.

Role, Function & Organization

This position is responsible for the full lifecycle management of IT assets, including hardware, software, and licenses. This role ensures accurate tracking, cost control, compliance, and operational efficiency across all IT assets supporting end users and business operations.

This is a professional, discipline-based role within the Information Technology job family, requiring in-depth conceptual and working knowledge of IT asset management practices, procurement, and software licensing disciplines. This role independently applies this knowledge to solve routine to moderately complex problems within asset lifecycle management, using prescribed guidelines and policies in analyzing situations, and continues to build knowledge of the company's systems, vendors, and business processes.

At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: A Servant's Heart -- Focus on the Needs of Others,
Wisdom -- Insightful,
Integrity -- Honesty and Trustworthy,
Courage -- Decisive and Confident in Others,
Humility -- Modest and Respectful,
Passion -- Unfailing Dedication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Asset Lifecycle Management:

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of IT assets:
  • Procurement (laptops, phones, tablets, software, licenses)
  • Inventory tracking and ownership assignment
  • Deployment and configuration coordination
  • Maintenance, refresh, and retirement
• Ensure all assets are accurately recorded in asset systems matching downstream business processes

Procurement & Inventory Management:

• Coordinate purchasing of IT equipment and software
  • Maintain stock inventory levels
  • Track asset location, status, and assignment (user, department, branch)
  • Reconcile physical inventory with system records regularly

Software Asset Management (SAM):

• Track software licenses, usage, and compliance
• Manage license allocation, reclamation, and renewals
• Support vendor audits and ensure compliance with licensing agreements
• Optimize software spend by identifying unused or underutilized licenses
• Manage software renewals and vendor coordination:
  • Track renewal dates and contract terms
  • Provide advance notice to IT leadership and procurement teams
  • Assist with renewal decisions based on usage and demand
  • Coordinate with vendors and resellers (e.g., CDW, Insight)

Data Accuracy & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate asset records for:
  • Serial numbers, models, ownership
  • Purchase dates, warranty status
  • Location and lifecycle status
  • Other data values defined by leadership
• Generate reports on:
  • Inventory levels
  • Asset utilization
  • Lifecycle status and refresh needs
  • Cost tracking and allocation

Process & Policy Management:

• Follow and improve ITAM processes for:
  • Procurement workflows
  • Inventory tracking
  • Equipment deployment and recovery
• Ensure adherence to IT policies and audit requirements
• Document procedures and maintain standardized workflows

Coordination & Support:

• Work closely with:
  • Service Desk
  • Infrastructure
  • Security
  • Finance/Accounting
• Support onboarding and offboarding asset processes
• Assist with asset-related tickets and escalations
• Lead project steps or discrete initiatives within broader IT projects (e.g., system…