Analyst III, IT Asset Management; Remote

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future. Who Are We? The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us.

From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and a healthy tenure,come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

What Will You Do? IT Asset Management:
Oversee the full IT software & hardware asset life cycles, from acquisition to disposal Implement and maintain IT asset management policies and procedures Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with asset management standards Utilize the CMDB for asset management and advance ITAM maturity within Ivanti ITAM tool to optimize processes, increase efficiency and accuracy Ensure all IT assets comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements and work with IT leadership to develop plans to address noncompliance Work closely with the security team to implement measures that protect IT assets from threats and vulnerabilities Vendor Management:
Establish and maintain relationships with IT vendors and suppliers Negotiate contracts and interpret licensing terms & requirements to ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiency, while managing risk Evaluate vendor effectiveness and address issues which cause elevated risks Expert in vendor licensing models, risks, and trends, providing guidance to IT leadership and budget owners Partner with Sourcing and Legal teams to create predictability and streamline IT vendor intake and negotiation processes Reporting and Analysis:
Generate reports on IT asset performance, utilization, and costs – (performance is Client Computing) Analyze cost-effectiveness and return on investment (ROI) for IT assets Leverage industry insights and data, providing recommendations to management based on data analysis Understand and advise on SaaS and AI licensing models, including the tracking and costs Track metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of IT asset management practices JOB DIMENSIONS:
Subject matter expert with ownership of complex processes and enterprise initiatives Influences financial planning, cost optimization, and investment decisions Leads projects and initiatives with organization-wide impact Regular engagement with senior leadership and decision-makers Provides guidance and informal leadership to team members Moderate travel (