JOB TITLE :
Apptio Configuration Lead
SKILL CATEGORY :
Infrastructure: IBM
REQUIRED SKILLS :
Pools, Release Management, Agile
WORK LOCATION :
Parsippany, New Jersey
ONSITE / REMOTE :
Hybrid
HOURLY C2C RATE :
$70 hourly w2 rate
**It is expected that our partners will come in at market rate to ensure we can always be competitive.**
Contract / Direct Hire :
DURATION :
7-11 months (Mid Term)
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Willing to relocate
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JOB DESCRIPTION :
Apptio Configuration Lead
We are seeking an Apptio Configuration Lead to own the design, configuration, governance, and ongoing optimization of Apptio solutions supporting cost transparency, planning, allocation, and reporting.
This role is ideal for someone who can lead hands-on Apptio configuration work while partnering closely with Finance, IT, TBM, and data teams to deliver accurate, scalable, and auditable outcomes. The right candidate will understand both the technical configuration side of Apptio and the financial logic behind cost models, allocations, and reporting.
Role Overview
As the Apptio Configuration Lead, you will serve as the primary point of leadership for Apptio configuration decisions, model alignment, platform governance, release management, and operational quality. You will help translate business and financial requirements into scalable Apptio solutions that support trusted reporting and sound cost management practices.
Key Responsibilities
Apptio Configuration & Platform Delivery
Lead end-to-end configuration of Apptio applications, including model setup, allocation rules, business mappings, cost objects, hierarchies, and reporting structures
Translate TBM, finance, and operational requirements into Apptio configuration designs and build plans
Configure and maintain cost pools, cost centers, towers, services, applications, products, projects, and other required taxonomies
Develop, test, and deploy allocation logic, including driver-based, rule-based, and step allocations
Configure user roles, access controls, workflows, and governance controls to support scalable operations
Maintain configuration documentation, runbooks, and change logs across environments
Data Enablement & Integration Support
Partner with data engineering teams and source system owners to define data requirements, transformations, and load processes
Validate inbound data for completeness, conformity, and reconciliation to source systems
Establish and monitor data quality controls, exception handling, and issue resolution processes
Support improvements to ingestion, mapping, automation, and controls across the platform
Testing, Release & Operational Excellence
Own the testing strategy for configuration changes, including unit testing, regression testing, and user acceptance support
Manage release cycles across development, test, and production environments
Lead defect triage, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution related to configuration and reporting
Establish standards and configuration patterns that improve maintainability and reduce unnecessary customization
Stakeholder Partnership & Governance
Serve as the lead authority for Apptio configuration design and decision-making
Partner with Finance, IT leaders, TBM stakeholders, and service owners to align taxonomy, allocations, and reporting outputs
Provide guidance on TBM best practices, model design tradeoffs, and downstream reporting impacts
Train administrators and power users and support adoption of the platform
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in Apptio administration, configuration, or TBM platform implementations
Strong hands-on experience configuring Apptio Cost Transparency and related foundational components such as modeling, allocations, mappings, and reporting
Strong understanding of cost accounting concepts, allocation methodologies, and financial controls
Experience working with enterprise data sources and integrations such as ERP/GL, HR, CMDB, cloud billing, and timekeeping systems
Proven ability to translate requirements into configuration designs and deliver through disciplined testing, release management, and documentation
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Apptio IT Planning, Targetprocess, Cloudability, FinOps, or other ApptioOne ecosystem tools
Familiarity with TBM Taxonomy and TBM Council standards
Working knowledge of SQL, ETL/ELT, and data transformation concepts
Experience with ServiceNow or other ITSM/CMDB platforms
Exposure to cloud cost data from AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience supporting large-scale transformation programs or consulting engagements
Agile delivery experience including user stories, sprint planning, and backlog management
What Success Looks Like
Accurate and scalable Apptio configurations
Trusted, auditable cost allocation and reporting outputs
Strong platform governance and release discipline
Clear documentation, testing, and operational rigor
Effective partnership across Finance, TBM, IT, and data teams
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