Application Portfolio Project Manager

OP; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

OP is seeking a Sr. Application Portfolio Management/Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide Application Portfolio Management and Manufacturing Transformation initiatives. The role focuses on optimizing application portfolios while supporting manufacturing expansion and transformation programs.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of Project Management experience and extensive knowledge of application optimization and manufacturing systems. OP offers a diverse workplace and a range of benefits including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Project or Program Management experience leading enterprise technology initiatives.
• Extensive experience managing Application Portfolio Management (APM) programs.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise Application Portfolio Management (APM) initiatives.
• Assess and optimize enterprise application portfolios with a focus on Manufacturing applications.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party implementation partners.

Skills

Project Management

Application Portfolio Management

Manufacturing Systems

Digital Transformation

Agile Methodologies

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

We're looking for a Sr. Application Portfolio Management/Project Manager to lead the enterprise-wide Application Portfolio Management (APM) and Manufacturing Transformation initiatives for one of our strategic clients. This role will focus on optimizing application portfolios while supporting manufacturing expansion, new plant initiatives, and enterprise transformation programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading enterprise application rationalization efforts, combined with large-scale manufacturing program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise Application Portfolio Management (APM) initiatives.
• Assess, rationalize, optimize, and modernize enterprise application portfolios with the main focus on Manufacturing applications.
• Create a 6R rationalization approach for manufacturing-related applications.
• Identify redundant applications and develop consolidation strategies.
• Manage enterprise-wide application lifecycle planning.
• Lead multiple concurrent technology transformation projects.
• Support manufacturing expansion initiatives, including new plant launches.
• Coordinate IT, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Business stakeholders.
• Develop integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, budgets, and timelines.
• Report project status and key milestones to executive leadership.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party implementation partners.
• Ensure successful delivery using Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project methodologies.
• Support organizational change management and business readiness activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of Project or Program Management experience leading enterprise technology initiatives.
• Extensive experience managing Application Portfolio Management (APM) programs.
• Experience with application optimization, rationalization, consolidation, and modernization.
• Proven experience managing enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial organizations.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Experience working with executive leadership and cross-functional business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing expansion or new plant implementations.
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing systems.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Agile or SAFe certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading enterprise application modernization and technology transformation initiatives.

Benefits

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
• The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
• Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
• Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
• Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.