Summary
Description
Position Purpose:
Supports the asset management life cycle of information technology hardware and/or software assets throughout the organization. Accountable for the management of an IT asset portfolio. Institutionalize best practices driving standards and efficiencies specific to IT Asset Management (ITAM) functions. Represent ITAM objectives during strategic IS functions to include planning, acquisition, operations and disposal. Responsible for identifying and driving cost savings within the ITAM lifecycle, including asset harvesting for reuse, identification of opportunities during vendor renewals and contract negotiations, software and hardware license model reviews.
What You Will Do:
- Develop and implement policies, processes and procedures in support of ITAM objectives. Identify and integrate ITAM processes with related processes within IS, to include Cloud Orchestration System (ICOS), procurement and contract management, change management, and incident management activities.
- Lead ITAM team efforts during software vendor audits. Coordinate vendor requirements within the IS organization. Develop audit responses, and corrective action plans for internal staff throughout BCBSSC. Negotiate final vendor settlement. Develop and implement standardized audit approaches wherever applicable.
- Function as a subject matter expert to internal IS organizations on IS hardware and software licensing models. Providing expert knowledge of contract terms and conditions during initial and renewal negotiations with vendors. Monitor software utilization within the enterprise, ensuring compliance with vendor contract terms and conditions. Work with Vendor Management, IS Procurement and ICT operational staff to analyze and resolve complex licensing issues.
- Participate and contribute to budget development and budget management for IT assets. Responsible for providing budget input for IT assets for relevant BCBSSC organizations.
- Oversight and process creation of IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) activities. Ensuring work processes are in compliance with regulatory, government, and customer requirements. Coordinate the sale of unwanted IT assets.
To Qualify For This Position, You'll Need:
Required Education:
- Bachelor's in a job related field
- Or 4 years job related work experience
- Or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience
Required Work Experience:
- 8 years of asset management, procurement, workstation support, or other job related work experience.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of Asset Management policies, procedures and concepts.
- In depth understanding of hardware/software licensing/maintenance models.
- Strong analytical, assessment and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, planning and time management skills, with ability to prioritize and multi-task assignments.
We Prefer That You Have:
- Extensive experience with IBM and BigFix Inventory, Microsoft Office tools including SharePoint.
Work Environment: Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer. Travel to BCBSSC sites may be required.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
What We Do
For more than six decades, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been part of the national landscape. Our roots are firmly embedded in the state. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina. We are also the only one that has an A+ Superior A.M. Best rating. We are one of the nation's leading government contract administrators. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast and have a diverse family of subsidiary companies.
Our full-time employees enjoy benefits like a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, subsidized health plans, free vision coverage, life insurance, paid annual leave and holidays, wellness programs and education assistance. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or reserves, we will cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty. BlueCross has a dedicated corporate culture of community support. Our employees are some of the most giving in the country. They support dozens of nonprofit organizations every year.
If you're ready to join a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!
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