Enterprise Software Portfolio Strategist

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks a Software Portfolio Strategist within the Office of the CIO to own end-to-end software investments, set lifecycle direction, and drive data-driven decisions that maximize value across the portfolio. You will assess total cost of ownership, evaluate implementation costs, and navigate vendor trajectories to inform strategic actions.

You will collaborate with IS&T leadership, Finance, and Procurement to align software investment strategy with business value, moving from manual

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in software asset management, IT vendor management, technology finance, or strategic portfolio roles.
• 5+ years leading complex cross-functional programs or investment portfolios.
• Strong command of enterprise licensing models (ELAs, subscriptions, perpetual, consumption/token-based, hybrid).
• Demonstrated ownership of multi-million-dollar software budgets and forecasts.
• Track record of presenting strategic recommendations to senior leadership and influencing outcomes.
• Hands-on analytical capability — you build the analysis, not just review it.

Skills

Software asset management

Vendor management

Technology finance

Strategic portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Financial forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Apple seeks a Software Portfolio Strategist within the Office of the CIO to own end-to-end software investments, set lifecycle direction, and drive data-driven decisions that maximize value across the portfolio. You will assess total cost of ownership, evaluate implementation costs, and navigate vendor trajectories to inform strategic actions.

You will collaborate with IS&T leadership, Finance, and Procurement to align software investment strategy with business value, moving from manual