APM Practice Lead - Program/Project Manager

AVA Consulting is seeking an APM (Application Portfolio Management) Practice Lead

Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid)

U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Company Background: Our client, a major employer in the area, is looking for an APM Practice Lead to be part of its team in its North American operations.

Job Description:

What we’re looking for:

• Application Portfolio Management (APM) – Practice Lead will play a pivotal role in supporting the CLIENT 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• Identify and assess APM compliance risks including outdated technology, lack of proper controls, or dependence on non-compliant vendors.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.

NOTE: Interested Candidates can apply by sending their Updated Resume and Contact Details.

Ron Tolson

AVA Consulting

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