APM Practice Lead

Job Description:

RM Notes:

·         Hybrid onsite in Plano, TX Mon - Thu.

·         Greenfield APM initiative focused on building application portfolio management, governance, and inventory processes from the ground up.

·         Looking for a strategic professional who can drive enterprise initiatives, pilots, and process design.

·         Key responsibilities: Define APM framework, manage application inventory, establish governance, and partner with teams supporting ServiceNow CMDB.

·         Ideal profile: Strong Project/Program/Product Management experience with proven success leading large-scale enterprise initiatives.

·         Must-have skills: Executive stakeholder management, problem-solving, initiative leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

·         Nice to have: IT background, experience with APM, ServiceNow/CMDB, application governance, and exposure to AI-enabled development tools (e.g., AWS Kiro).

·         Interview Process: Round 1: Virtual (45 mins); Round 2: 60 mins panel In-person.

What we’re looking for:

·         Application Portfolio Management (APM) – Practice Lead will play a pivotal role in supporting the TFS Chief Product Officer (CPO) organization with responsibility to design the Application inventory management routines for our organization and implement the same using a System of Record.

·         He/She will be managing the existing application Portfolio with focus around quality, completeness and Integrity of application meta data. This multifaceted role combines cross-organization interactions, business strategy assistance and planning, Application Asset inventory management and Application governance.

What you’ll be doing:

Application Portfolio Management (APM):

·         Design and Implement application inventory management routines, application to capability mapping with EA, application criticality classification and rating, and application health assessment/rating. 

·         Define a data dictionary for application asserts and effectively leverage the various existing SoRs as a reference and create a unified view of the application portfolio

·         Collaborate with Solution Architects/Principal Engineers for process designing.

·         Ensure periodic Certifications by Application Owners for Data accuracy.

·         Ensure data integrity between upstream and down streams systems respect to Application meta data.

·         Conduct in-depth analyses of portfolio performance, identifying areas for improvement and potential investment opportunities. 

Governance and Compliance:

·         Responsible for portfolio oversight and governance/controls, and manage risk, audit and regulatory requirements, communication and deliverables associated APM and portfolio governance. 

·         Identify and assess APM compliance risks including outdated technology, lack of proper controls, or dependence on non-compliant vendors. 

·         Recommend and implement solutions involving retiring risky applications, implementing compliance controls, or selecting compliant vendors. 

·         Analytics and Insights about portfolio

·         Track the portfolio''s compliance status and report it to relevant stakeholders, including compliance officers and senior management. 

·         Support Application Life cycle management governance routines.

Enhanced Stakeholder Collaboration:

·         Develop strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including product managers, business leaders, and external partners, to ensure alignment of technology and business strategies. 

·         Work in cross-functional teams in strategic initiatives, fostering collaboration and driving consensus across diverse groups. 

·         Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to advocate for the strategic value of technology investments. 

Requirements:

Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves):

·         Bachelor’s degree in business or IT, or equivalent education and related training. 

·         10+ years of leadership, enterprise technology and operation experience.

·         Strong experience with IT strategy, portfolio management, Application Asset management and application lifecycle management. 

·         Ability to build Productivity tools - Vibe coding, Build PowerApps, AWS Kiro or similar tools.

·         Expertise in strategic planning & view of enterprise initiative.

·         Change management and organizational transformation experience.

·         Program management & initiative planning & execution experience.

·         Exceptional communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with executives. 

·         Knowledge of current and emerging IT trends, technologies, and best practices in portfolio and application management. 

Added bonus if you have (Preferred):

·         Preferred experience in top-tier relevant banking industry or large financial institution experience.

·         Understanding of key Banking solutions and applications.

·         Moderate understanding of enterprise technology stacks and hands-on experiences with technology strategic planning and architecture. 

·         Visionary thinking with the ability to anticipate future technology trends and their potential business impact. 

·         Strong negotiation and influence skills, able to advocate for technology strategies at the executive level. 

·         A collaborative mindset, with the ability to bridge the gap between technology and business teams. 

·         Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and strategically. 

·         High emotional intelligence and adept at navigating organizational politics.