Senior Manager IT Asset Management - Huntsville, AL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time · Description · At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives a ...

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman's Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Senior Manager, IT Asset Management. This position can be performed at any of the major Northrop Grumman locations across the US. We will also consider virtual telecommuters.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Leads the end‑to‑end lifecycle of all IT assets—including hardware, software, SaaS, and virtual resources—across Northrop Grumman's global enterprise. The role creates and executes the IT Asset Management (ITAM) strategy, ensures compliance with DoD and corporate licensing requirements, drives cost‑avoidance initiatives, and provides executive‑level visibility into asset health and financial stewardship to assist in strategic decision making. Serves as the primary liaison between CIDO, Business Management, Procurement, Security, and the Service Management organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Define, maintain, and continuously improve the IT Asset Management governance framework, aligning with DoD regulations, NIST standards, and corporate policies.

• Oversee acquisition, provisioning, maintenance, renewal, and disposition of all IT assets.

• Direct the implementation, configuration, and optimization of the enterprise ITAM tool (e.g., ServiceNow Asset Management, Flexera) and its integration with the CMDB.

• Produce accurate inventories, depreciation schedules, and ROI analyses; reconcile asset data with Business Management for quarterly reporting and audit readiness.

• Lead cost‑avoidance and optimization initiatives (e.g., license reclamation, hardware refresh cycles).

• Ensure compliance to software licensing agreements, DoD cybersecurity and export‑control requirements (ITAR/EAR), and internal audit standards.

• Coordinate internal and external audit activities; swiftly resolve findings and implement preventive controls.

• Manage a team of ITAM analysts and coordinators; provide mentorship, performance coaching, and career development plans.

• Foster strong partnerships with Procurement, Security, Service Desk, and Client Engineering to streamline asset processes.

• Deliver executive dashboards (Power BI/Tableau) on asset utilization, lifecycle status, and financial impact.

• Provide data‑driven insights to support budgeting, capacity planning, and technology refresh decisions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years progressive experience in IT Asset Management or related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• ITIL Foundation (preferred); CIM (Certified IT Asset Manager) or similar preferred.
• Proficiency with enterprise AMDB platforms, CMDB integration, and software license management.
• Familiarity with DoD contracting regulations, ITAR, and cybersecurity standards.
• U.S. Person status is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the aerospace & defense industry.
• Proven track record of delivering >15 % cost reductions through asset optimization.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel, Power BI, or Tableau expertise.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow and Flexera toolsets.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Mindset – Ability to develop and articulate long-term strategies that align with business objectives.
• Technology Fluency – Up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and their impact on business and digital transformation initiatives.
• Analytical Skills – Proficient in data analysis, dashboard creation, and setting key performance indicators for strategic success.
• Stakeholder Management – Skilled at engaging senior leaders and coordinating cross-functional efforts to ensure strategy alignment.
• Executive Presentation – Expertise in crafting compelling presentations to effectively communicate complex insights and strategic plans.
• Risk Management – Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with strategic and operational initiatives.

TRAVEL

• This role may require up to 10-15% domestic travel for strategy sessions, stakeholder engagement, and operational reviews.

Primary Level Salary Range: $152, $239,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.