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Manager, IT Asset Management

Job ID:

260053

Location:

DC/MD/VA Metro Locations

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Posting Open-Close

01/14/2026

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01/30/2026

Union

NRP

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Job Description

Department Marketing Statement:

The Washington Metro Transit Authority is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented IT Asset Manager to lead the charge in managing our organization's IT assets across their full lifecycle.

In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing procurement, deployment, tracking, and retirement of hardware and software assets. You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance, reducing costs, and supporting our digital transformation initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy turning data into actionable insights, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Bring:

+ Proven experience in IT asset lifecycle management

+ Strong understanding of licensing, compliance, and vendor management

+ Analytical mindset with a knack for process improvement

Minimum Qualifications

Education

+ Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or any related field.

+ In lieu of a degree, a high school diploma or GED and an additional four (4) years of experience Information Technology asset management, project management, and developing and implementing processes will be considered.

Experience

+ Eight (8) years of experience in Information Technology asset management, project management, and developing and implementing processes. Must include demonstrated leadership experience handling cross-cultural effectiveness and capability of driving change.

+ Strong interpersonal skills are required.

Certification/Licensure

+ N/A

Preferred Qualifications

+ Cross-cultural effectiveness and capability of driving change is desired.

+ Experience with project management methodologies

+ Certified Information Technology Asset Manager (CITAM)

+ Certified Asset Management Professional (CHAMP)

+ Certification in project management (e.g., PMP)

+ Understanding of International Organization for Standardization Standard 9001 is a plus.

Medical Group

Ability to complete satisfactorily the medical examination for this job. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Summary

The Manager, Information Technology Asset Management manages, controls, and protects the Information Technology assets within Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (i.e., hardware and software) throughout its lifecycle, from acquisition to final disposition. The Manager drives the implementation and improvement of asset management processes, supporting the authority's goals of digital modernization. The role includes the leadership of teams responsible for managing Information Technology assets, collaborating with cross-functional departments, and ensuring compliance with asset management standards.

Job Duties

+ Drives the implementation of asset management processes and systems to track, maintain, and optimize Information Technology assets across departments, including overseeing upgrades and replacements.

+ Ensures that asset procurement, distribution, and disposal comply with WMATA's standards and digital transformation objectives.

+ Oversees the coordination of asset data migrations and system upgrades, ensuring assets are maintained in accordance with internal policies and federal regulations.

+ Develops, implements, and refines asset management policies and procedures to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support digital modernization initiatives.

+ Leads the change management process for asset management systems, ensuring business needs are met through risk assessment, prioritization, and the implementation of system enhancements.

+ Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve asset management through technology-driven solutions.

+ Manages a team responsible for asset tracking, reporting, and inventory control. Provides oversight, guidance, and training to ensure team members adhere to best practices.

+ Serves as the primary liaison between Digital Modernization, Procurement and Materials, and other internal departments to ensure alignment between asset management processes and Digital Modernization goals.

+ Collaborate with asset owners to assess business needs, identify gaps, and develop system enhancements to improve data integrity and asset management practices.

+ Oversees the reporting of asset status, including availability, utilization, and life cycle projections.

+ Analyzes data to ensure assets are properly tracked and managed.

+ Develops reports for senior management on asset management performance, issues, and progress toward digital modernization goals.

+ Ensures proper use and continuous improvement of the enterprise asset management systems, ensuring accurate tracking of Information Technology assets.

+ Ensures that all asset management activities comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

+ Monitor compliance with internal asset management standards and guidelines and enforce adherence to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Other Duties

+ Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The** **functions** **listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

+ Skills and/or behavioral assessment

+ Personal interview

+ Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

+ Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

+ Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

+ Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.