APM Practice Lead

APM Practice Lead 

  Location:  Plano, TX

6 months

• Description:

• 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 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.