Application Portfolio Management - Financial Services

PTR Global; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

PTR Global is seeking an experienced Application Portfolio Management (APM) Practice Lead to design and implement the organization’s application inventory routines and governance. You will lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with architects, and ensure data integrity across systems.

The role requires 10+ years in enterprise technology with strong leadership and strategic planning skills. Hybrid work model in Plano, TX is offered, with Monday-Thursday onsite presence and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or IT or equivalent education.
• 10+ years of leadership, enterprise technology and operations 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 and view of enterprise initiative.
• Change management and organizational transformation experience.
• Program management and initiative planning and execution experience.
• Exceptional communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with executives.
• Knowledge of current IT trends and best practices in portfolio and application management.

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 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 AI-enabled development tools like AWS Kiro.
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders to align technology and business strategies.
• Manage cross-functional, strategic initiatives and drive consensus across diverse groups.
• Communicate effectively with all levels to advocate for technology investments.

Skills

Leadership

IT strategy

Portfolio management

Application asset management

Executive communication

Change management

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or IT

Tools

ServiceNow CMDB

PowerApps

AWS Kiro

Job description

Hybrid onsite in Plano, TX Monday to Thursday.

Job Description:

Client is 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 client's organization and implement the same using a System of Record.

• Candidates 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.

Candidates will 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 with 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 candidates 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 and view of enterprise initiative.
• Change management and organizational transformation experience.
• Program management and initiative planning and 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 candidates 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.
• 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).