IT Capacity Planning Manager jobs in Des Moines, IA

Work with Product owners and Global sourcing to plan for and facilitate acquisitions for IT hardware and software including the following activities:  

• Maintain Capacity and Consumption/usage data  
• Maintain accurate inventory information and plan for lifecycles  
• Forecast, size, license, monitor, and project growth  
• Perform analysis, observations, trending  
• Monitor software license compliance  
• Along with Global Sourcing, provide requirements and facilitate the purchase / renewal process including Bid/RFP, quoting process for hardware and software  
• Interpret complex bill of materials, quotes and/or contracts and validate accuracy  
• Maintain cost history and unit cost over time  
• Gain management approval for purchase  
• Forecast Financials and operate within budget  
• Communicate financial impacts to IT and IT Finance  

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years. 

As Principal continues to modernize its systems, this role will offer you an exciting opportunity to build solutions that will directly impact our long-term strategy and tech stack, all while ensuring that our products are robust, scalable, and secure! 

• You have a Bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) or equivalent experience, plus 6 years of relevant experience.  
• You are analytical, detail oriented and comfortable working independently  
• Able to make recommendations and decisions with limited information  
• Able to communicate with all levels of the organization  
• Ability to challenge and influence suppliers, build relationships that result in positive outcomes  
• You are curious and open to learning.  

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out  

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of infrastructure technology concepts and components  
• Mainframe, x86, Storage, Network, OS  
• Virtualization  
• Cloud IaaS, PaaS  
• Understanding of complex license models, virtualization concepts, datacenter deployments/configuration.  
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ITSM processes including Capacity Planning & Performance Management and Configuration Management  
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and database query language  
• General finance and accounting concepts, principles, acumen  

Our Engineering Culture 

Through our product-driven Agile/Lean DevOps environment, we’ve fostered a culture of innovation and experimentation across our development teams. As a customer-focused organization, we work closely with our end users and product owners to understand and rapidly respond to emerging business needs.  

Collaboration is embedded into everything we do – from the products we develop to the quality service we provide. We’re driven by the belief that diversity of thought, background, and perspective is critical to creating the best products and experiences for our customers.  

Work Environments 

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors. 

Job Level 

We’ll consider talent at the next level with the right experiences and skills.  

Work Authorization/Sponsorship  

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links. 

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants 

Investment Code of Ethics  

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization. 

Experience Principal  

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.  

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

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