Compliance & Hardware and Software Asset Manager, IT, Penguin Random House (Open to Remote)

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Hardware and Software Asset Manager (License Compliance Manager) to join our team.

Penguin Random House (PRH), the world’s largest trade book publisher, is seeking a Compliance & Hardware and Software Asset Manager to join our IT team as our CMDB Administrator for Service Now and work closely with the larger IT team while partnering with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Penguin Random House is home to genre-defining children’s literature, from Dragons Love Tacos to The Phantom Tollbooth; best-in-class storytellers including Margaret Atwood, Tommy Orange, Celeste Ng, and Jasmine Guillory; and culture-shaping works such as Becoming by Michelle Obama and Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

The Compliance & Hardware and Software Asset Manager will be responsible for managing hardware and software assets, ensuring license compliance, and supporting the Configuration Management Database (CMDB), which requires experience and a strong understanding of hardware and software asset management, licensing, and IT service management processes. 

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Manage and maintain hardware and software assets and licenses to ensure compliance with vendor agreements and organizational policies. 
• Develop and implement hardware and software asset management strategies, policies, and procedures. 
• Conduct regular audits of hardware and software assets and licenses to identify and resolve compliance issues. 
• Collaborate with procurement, legal, and IT teams to manage hardware and software acquisition, contracts, renewals, and disposals. 
• Maintain and update the CMDB to ensure accurate and up-to-date information on hardware and software assets. 
• Support the integration of hardware and software asset management processes with the CMDB and other IT service management tools. 
• Generate reports and metrics on hardware and software asset management activities and compliance status. 

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• Experience with ServiceNow is a plus, but a minimum two years’ experience working with in the administration of a CMDB is needed for success in this role
• Proven experience in software asset management, license compliance, and CMDB support 
• Strong knowledge of software licensing models, vendor agreements, and compliance requirements 
• Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and CMDB tools 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams 
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CSAM, ITIL) are a plus 

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. 

Please apply using our ATS system by March 3, 2025, and include your resume, cover letter, and design portfolio for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our open to remote guidelines on our FAQs page.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.<http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/>

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: New York 

City: New York 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 277399