Our client, a leading global multinational information technology services and consulting company, is recruiting an IT Asset Management Delivery Head to join their business in Germany or UK. Position Title: IT Asset Management Delivery Head Position Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP Location: Germany or UK Contact: Bojan | +49 89 23 88 98 671 ROLE OVERVIEW The IT Asset Management Lead is accountable for establishing, governing, and continuously maturing the organization's Hardware and Software Asset Management practice. This leader drives strategic vendor relationships, enforces governance frameworks, and delivers measurable financial and compliance outcomes — translating asset intelligence into executive-level business value. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 1. OEM Contract Governance & Renewal Strategy Define and own the organization's multi-year OEM contract strategy, ensuring alignment with technology roadmap and financial planning cycles Lead commercial negotiations with tier-1 OEM partners (Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, Oracle, SAP, VMware/Broadcom, HP) securing optimal pricing, terms, and strategic flexibility Establish a governed renewal framework with structured governance gates at 120/90/60/30-day milestones, eliminating reactive or lapsed renewals Chair vendor Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and hold OEMs accountable to SLA and roadmap commitments Drive make-vs-buy and consolidate-vs-expand decisions at each major renewal event 2. License Rationalization & Cost Optimization Lead organization-wide license rationalization programs, identifying and eliminating shelfware, redundant platforms, and over-provisioned entitlements Establish a formal rationalization governance board with Finance, Procurement, and Business Unit stakeholders Set annual cost avoidance and savings targets; own delivery and reporting of those outcomes to executive leadership Champion tooling consolidation initiatives, reducing overlapping software platforms across the enterprise Build a consumption-based licensing model mindset across all technology procurement decisions LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Build, lead, and develop a high-performing ITAM team, setting clear goals, KPIs, and development paths for each team member Define and enforce the organization's ITAM policy framework, covering asset lifecycle, compliance, audit response, and data governance Own the enterprise CMDB strategy and asset data integrity program, ensuring the asset register serves as the single source of truth Establish and chair an IT Asset Management Governance Committee with cross-functional representation (IT, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Business Units) Govern all vendor audit responses, ensuring zero material findings and audit-readiness at all times Partner with the CFO and IT Finance on multi-year technology spend forecasting and budget optimization Report ITAM performance, risk, and savings outcomes to the CTO/CIO and executive leadership on a quarterly basis Define and mature the ITAM operating model, incorporating SAM, HAM, and Cloud Asset Management under a unified practice OPERATIONAL SCOPE Oversee hardware lifecycle management from procurement through retirement, including refresh planning and end-of-life risk mitigation Govern software license compliance across on-premise, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid environments Administer and evolve the ITAM/SAM toolchain (ServiceNow ITAM, Flexera, Snow, Lansweeper, or equivalent) Establish integration between ITAM data and ITSM, Procurement, and Finance systems for end-to-end asset visibility Define and manage the asset discovery and reconciliation cadence across all environments REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 15+ years in IT Asset Management, Software Asset Management, or Technology Procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role Deep expertise in OEM licensing models: Microsoft (EA, MCA, CSP), Oracle (ULA, Named User), Cisco (ELA, Smart), SAP, VMware/Broadcom Demonstrated track record of delivering in cost savings or avoidance through license rationalization or contract negotiation Experience building and governing ITAM practices from scratch or significantly maturing existing functions Strong executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite and business stakeholders Proficiency in ITAM/SAM platforms, CMDB tools, and BI/reporting environments (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) Solid understanding of software audit risk, compliance obligations, and legal/contractual frameworks PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: CITAM (Certified IT Asset Manager) or CSAM certification ITIL v4 Foundation or above Experience managing cloud spend governance (FinOps) alongside traditional ITAM MBA or equivalent business qualification LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES Strategic thinking and roadmap ownership Vendor negotiation and commercial acumen Stakeholder influence and executive communication Team development and performance management Governance mindset with a bias for accountability Objective KPI Target Contract Governance On-time renewal rate 100% Cost Optimization Annual savings / cost avoidance Leadership-defined License Rationalization YoY reduction in unused licenses