Hardware Asset Management Analyst

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Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

If you are looking for personal and professional growth, in a company with an inclusive culture, which seeks equity, respects differences and believes in people's potential, this is the right place. We consider people with disability candidates and those with diversity in gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, generation, race, nationality and sexual orientation.

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Job Summary:

The Senior IT Analyst Applications - Hardware Asset Management Analyst will serve as a key member of the Hardware Asset Management (HAM) team within the Enterprise Asset Management IT organization. This position is responsible for advancing enterprise hardware asset governance, improving asset data quality and visibility, and designing solutions that strengthen asset lifecycle management.

The analyst will collaborate with asset class owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional IT partners to identify and prioritize operational challenges, conduct assessments, and implement process and governance improvements. The position will also lead automation and process-unification efforts, contribute subject matter expertise to enterprise initiatives, and support the ongoing health and sustainability of the Configuration Management Database (CMDB).

What you will do:

• Lead hardware asset governance and onboarding initiatives across assigned asset classes.
• Build trusted relationships with asset class owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional IT partners.
• Assess and prioritize operational, governance, data-quality, financial, audit, and security challenges.
• Design and implement scalable process improvements that strengthen asset lifecycle management.
• Lead efforts to automate and standardize asset lifecycle processes across platforms.
• Analyze asset data to identify gaps, trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive improvements to asset visibility, data quality, and CMDB health.
• Serve as a HAM subject matter expert for projects and enterprise initiatives.
• Develop reporting and analytics that support informed business decisions.
• Provide guidance on HAM policies, governance requirements, and industry practices.
• Provide technical mentoring to HAM analysts and promote accountability, collaboration, and technical development.
• Serve as an escalation point for HAM governance and policy questions, including urgent support when required.

What you will have:

• Hardware Asset Management & Governance – Expertise in hardware asset lifecycle management, asset governance, CMDB/data quality, risk management, compliance, and enterprise controls that improve visibility, accountability, and audit readiness.
• Process Optimization, Automation & Analytics – Drives process improvement through automation, standardization, and data-driven decision making using ServiceNow, Excel, SQL, and enterprise data sources to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and mitigate risk.
• Leadership, Collaboration & Problem Solving – Leads cross-functional initiatives, builds strong stakeholder relationships, translates complex concepts into actionable recommendations, and develops sustainable solutions through effective communication, collaboration, and mentorship.

Basic requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in information technology, computer science, data engineering, information systems, or a related field.
• Pre-Advanced English.

• Six or more years of experience in HAM, IT Asset Management, infrastructure administration, or a related technical field.
• Experience leading projects, workstreams, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle management, governance, and data-quality practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to independently advance initiatives with limited direction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical, business, and leadership audiences.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and SQL skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to support collaboration with global teams across multiple time zones.

Top candidates will also have:

• Experience with ServiceNow HAM, ITAM, or CMDB capabilities.
• Experience using enterprise data platforms or data lakes.
• Experience automating and standardizing business or IT processes.
• Experience leading projects using agile or waterfall methodologies.
• Experience addressing audit, operational, financial, or security risks.
• IAITAM Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional certification or a comparable IT asset management certification.

Note: This position requires the candidate to work on-site five days a week.

Some of the offered benefits*:
• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Medicines reimbursement
• Wellhub
• Psychological, Legal, Social and Finance Support Program
• Private pension plan
• Profit share
• Christmas basket
• Transportation
• Life and personal insurance
• Extended maternity and paternity leave
• Employee resources group (Young Professional, Women in Networking, LAMBDA (LGBTQIA+), Latin Group and Active in Sport

*Caterpillar reserves the right to change or modify benefits at any time, subject prior notice and in compliance with legal requirements. Benefit elegibility may vary by position and location.

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