Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 1 Month(s)
Skills
AWS
Azure
GCP
ServiceNow
LeanIX
Job Details
We are looking for Application Rationalization Specialist for our client in Dallas, TX
Job Title: Application Rationalization Specialist
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- Global Portfolio Analysis: Assess and document the global application inventory, usage patterns, and business value across regions.
- Rationalization Strategy Development: Create and execute a roadmap for application consolidation, retirement, modernization, or replacement.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with regional IT teams, business leaders, and enterprise architects to understand local needs and global synergies.
- Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities for cost savings through license rationalization, vendor consolidation, and cloud migration.
- Governance & Compliance: Ensure rationalization efforts comply with global data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
- Tooling & Automation: Utilize tools like ServiceNow, LeanIX, Apptio, or custom dashboards to manage and visualize the application portfolio.
- Change Management: Support change initiatives by communicating benefits, risks, and timelines to stakeholders across regions.
- Reporting: Provide regular updates to executive leadership on progress, KPIs, and realized benefits.
- Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (Master s preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in IT strategy, enterprise architecture, or application portfolio management in a global environment.
- Proven experience in application rationalization or digital transformation projects.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform), SaaS models, and enterprise IT ecosystems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across cultures and time zones.
- Certifications: TOGAF, ITIL, PMP, or equivalent.
- Experience with global M&A integration or divestiture projects.
- Familiarity with financial modeling (TCO, ROI) and business case development.
- Multilingual capabilities or experience working in multilingual environments.
- % reduction in total applications globally.
- Annual cost savings from rationalization initiatives.
- Improved application performance and user satisfaction.
- Increased alignment of IT assets with global business strategy.
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