Sr. Manager, Engineering Ops (Tech Asset & Inventory Mgmt) HYBRID

GEICO • Chevy Chase, MD

1d • $130,000 - $260,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. GEICO is looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Manager to lead our Technology Asset & Inventory Management team. This role is crucial in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to track, secure, and manage technology assets across a large enterprise supporting 40,000 associates. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in asset management, exceptional leadership skills, and experience managing inventory for field engineering teams, including laptops, hardware, and mobile devices deployed across regional offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• At least 7 years’ experience in asset management, inventory management, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• At least 1 year experience in IT asset management principles, practices, and tools, including asset lifecycle management and inventory control.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience managing large-scale asset inventories in a complex, geographically dispersed organization.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with asset management software and tools; certification in asset management or related fields (e.g., ITIL, IAITAM)
• High level of integrity and attention to detail, particularly in handling sensitive and valuable assets.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Management: Lead and manage a team of asset management specialists responsible for tracking and securing technology assets across the enterprise.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and professional development, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and enforce policies, standards, and best practices for asset and inventory management.
• Strategy Development and Implementation: Develop and implement a strategic plan for managing technology assets, including laptops, hardware, and mobile devices.
• Establish processes for tracking asset lifecycle, from procurement and deployment to maintenance and disposal.
• Ensure alignment of asset management practices with the overall IT and business strategy.
• Asset Tracking and Inventory Management: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of an asset management system to accurately track and manage inventory.
• Ensure the accuracy of asset records, including details on location, status, and user assignment.
• Implement measures to secure assets, prevent loss or theft, and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with field engineering teams, IT support, procurement, and finance departments to ensure efficient asset management processes.
• Act as the primary liaison between the asset management team and other business units, providing regular updates and reports on asset status and utilization.
• Work closely with regional office leaders to understand specific needs and tailor asset management strategies accordingly.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements related to asset management.
• Conduct regular audits to verify the accuracy of asset records and ensure adherence to policies.
• Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues related to asset loss, theft, or obsolescence.
• Process Improvement and Innovation: Continuously assess and improve asset management processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and security.
• Explore and implement new technologies and tools to automate asset tracking and reporting.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in asset and inventory management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager