Senior Asset Management Specialist (R4747) Enterprise Operations Division Service Delivery Dallas, Texas Dallas, Texas Full Time Employee 79000 - 110000 Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: Shield AI is seeking an experienced IT Asset Manager to own and scale the company’s enterprise IT asset management and procurement function across hardware and software environments. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate asset lifecycle management, license compliance, and cost-effective procurement while leading the day-to-day execution of asset operations through an Asset Management Specialist. This position reports into Service Delivery team under Enterprise Operations and works closely with Cloud & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Finance to ensure Shield AI’s IT assets are secure, auditable, and available to support rapid global growth. The ideal candidate brings strong operational discipline, vendor and procurement experience, and a process-driven mindset to build scalable, compliant asset management practices in a mission-critical environment. This position may be based in San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX; or Washington, D.C. Job Description: Shield AI is seeking an experienced IT Asset Manager to own and scale the company’s enterprise IT asset management and procurement function across hardware and software environments. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate asset lifecycle management, license compliance, and cost-effective procurement while leading the day-to-day execution of asset operations through an Asset Management Specialist. This position reports into Service Delivery team under Enterprise Operations and works closely with Cloud & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Finance to ensure Shield AI’s IT assets are secure, auditable, and available to support rapid global growth. The ideal candidate brings strong operational discipline, vendor and procurement experience, and a process-driven mindset to build scalable, compliant asset management practices in a mission-critical environment. This position may be based in San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX; or Washington, D.C. #LI-HM1 #LC Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. What you'll do:

Own and scale Shield AI’s Enterprise Operations asset management and IT procurement function, with end-to-end accountability for hardware, software, licensing, vendor relationships, and spend optimization.

Serve as the functional lead for the Asset Management section, defining workflows, mentoring execution, and scaling processes

Lead IT procurement activities, including vendor management, RFQs, renewals, budgeting, and cost optimization

Ensure accurate inventory, software license compliance, and audit readiness in partnership with IT Security and Infrastructure teams

Ensure asset and license compliance in support of internal audits, external audits, and regulated environments (SOC, NIST, DoD, ITAR as applicable)

Build and maintain reporting for inventory, spend, renewals, and risk to support leadership visibility and planning

Coordinate global asset logistics, warranties, support agreements, and asset transfers to support hiring, projects, and site growth

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including standardization, lifecycle forecasting, and asset recycling programs

Required qualifications:

4+ years of experience in IT Asset Management, IT Operations, or Enterprise IT

Demonstrated experience managing both hardware and software assets at scale

Strong understanding of procurement processes, vendor management, and budgeting

Experience supporting audits or compliance frameworks involving asset accountability

Proven ability to build and improve operational processes

Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Preferred qualifications:

Experience leading or mentoring junior team members

Experience operating IT asset management processes and systems; familiarity with CMDB or ITAM tooling preferred

Familiarity with enterprise environments subject to SOC, NIST, ITAR, or DoD controls

Experience working closely with Finance on forecasting and cost optimization

Background in enterprise or defense-adjacent organizations

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