IT Asset Manager
Req number:
R8546
Employment type:
Full time
Worksite flexibility:
Onsite
Who we are
CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated IT Asset Manager ready to take us to the next level! If you have relevant experience in IT asset management, inventory control, warehousing/logistics, procurement, strategic sourcing, contract support, or a related operational/analytical role and are looking for your next career move, apply now.
Job Description
We are looking for an IT Asset Manager to be responsible for governing and improving the end-to-end lifecycle management of technology assets. This position will be full-time and onsite in Cleveland, OH.
What You'll Do
The IT Asset Manager, under the supervision of the Director of IT Asset and Quality Management, is responsible for governing and improving the end-to-end lifecycle management of technology assets—from planning and purchase through deployment, inventory control, audits/reconciliation, refresh, and final disposition
The role also supports strategic sourcing and procurement activities to ensure the district receives the best overall value, reduces risk, and maintains compliance across hardware, software licensing, and technology service contracts
Own IT asset lifecycle oversight for district technology resources (e.g., student/staff computing devices, hotspots, mobile phones, digital displays, network equipment, peripherals, and related technology resources)
Maintain accurate inventory records across ordering, receiving, tagging, deployment, and tracking systems; ensure data integrity and reconciliation between systems
Plan, forecast, and maintain inventory required for district technology operations; partner with internal teams to align demand, refresh cycles, and deployment schedules
Conduct regular audits of inventory and software systems for accuracy, accountability, and compliance; investigate variances and coordinate corrective actions
Investigate, evaluate, identify, and resolve problems, issues, or conditions involving asset management, process gaps, and controls
Develop, maintain, and improve documentation (standard operating procedures, work instructions, inventory standards, and training materials) to support consistent asset practices districtwide
Collaborate with IT functional areas (including 1:1 Program, Infrastructure & Operations, and Customer Excellence), Central Office, schools, and other stakeholders to ensure policies and procedures are followed, and assets are properly accounted for
Support strategic sourcing and procurement by gathering requirements, developing scopes, supporting RFI/RFP processes, and coordinating supplier communications as needed
Facilitate procure-to-pay activities including requisitioning support, invoice reconciliation, and coordination with procurement/finance partners to ensure timely processing and accurate asset financial records
Contribute to cost control and value optimization through data analysis, market research, and identification of ordering/spend inefficiencies; recommend improvements and support negotiations and vendor performance discussions as directed
Support contract and license governance by helping track renewals/terminations, identifying risks related to lapses in contracts/services, and coordinating internal decision timelines
Support E-Rate/federal funding compliance activities as applicable to IT asset sourcing and documentation needs
Manage time efficiently, prioritize multiple deadlines, and work with…