job summary: Looking for a Senior IT Asset & Operations Manager location: Telecommute job type: Contract salary: $50 - 60 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelinesWill collaborate directly with Technical Leads/team, Procurement and Suppliers for end-to-end IT hardware/software lifecycle management, contract management, and vendor relationship managementResponsible for leading/coordinating technical meetings, gathering quote requirements for IT hardware/software purchases and renewals, submitting PO requests and financial tracking/reporting/updates for purchases/renewals (including budget creation, forecast updates, invoice approvals, etc.) on time and within budgetResearch/gather hardware/software data from multi-systems for previous contracts (financials, POs, invoicing, entitlements, etc.)Responsible for keeping all related hardware/software documentation updated - reporting, CMDB updates, etc.Responsible to schedule, run and participate in Technical/Supplier meetings, document/distribute meeting notes/action items, set up follow-up meetings, drive open action items to closureResponsible for submitting contracts for purchases/renewals/POs into WorkdayResponsible to track IT hardware/software end of maintenance dates to initiate upcoming renewalsResponsible to research software entitlements and work with appropriate team to identify/resolve license compliance issues, CMDB updates, etc.Responsible for research and resolution of hardware questions, issues, CMDB updates, etc.Oversee and/or process various financial related reportsProactively/clearly communicate issues and appropriately escalateReview and approve vendor invoices, research vendor invoice issuesIdentify and implement operational process efficienciesExhibit and promote collaboration and knowledge sharingResponsible for running cross functional team meetingsMeet and communicate with SuppliersResponsible for preparing leadership reports/presentations and communication with senior leadershipMust have project management type skillsets - detail-oriented, able to multi-task, follow-up, problem solving, etc.May perform additional duties as assigned qualifications: Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: IT Technical experience/background in multiple IT disciplines IT Contract Management/Procurement - specifically IT Hardware/Software/Services purchases, maintenance, renewal quotes, negotiating, POs, etc. Knowledge/experience working with IT Hardware, Software, Service Providers Financial Management Background (Budgeting, Forecasting, Invoicing) Business Operations Project Management Skillsets (detail oriented, multi-task, problem solve, analysis, lead teams, guidance, documentation, process oriented etc.) Microsoft Office Tools - Excel/Word/Teams/etc. Asset Management Workday ServiceNow Configuration Management Database Excellent Communication Skills, including at Senior Leadership/Executive Levels Interpersonal skills working across cross-functional teams Experience identifying and implementing Operational Efficiencies Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as Information Technology, Business, PMP and/or equivalent IT work experience. Minimum of ten years of hands on related work experience within multiple areas of IT including IT Operations Support (Data Center, Systems, Networking, End User Computing, etc), with specific experience including IT hardware/software quoting, purchases, contracts, POs, invoices, financial management (budgeting/forecasting), project/program management, asset management (hardware & software), CMDB tool updates (hardware & software), software licensing/entitlements, IT hardware, IT hardware and software purchases and maintnance tracking/renewals, etc. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.