SAP NS2 Director, Applications and Technology Portfolio Management (APMO)

SAP SE; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP SE in Herndon, VA seeks an experienced technology portfolio leader to own IT, business systems, and security program portfolios. You will guide annual planning, prioritization, and resource allocation, and lead transformation projects that strengthen security and enable continuity of operations.

Strong communication and cross-functional leadership are required in a highly regulated environment. You will partner across IT, security, and business units to drive ongoing improvement and ensure

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology portfolio management, project delivery, and transformation initiatives.
• Deep expertise in IT, data management, internal business systems, and security operations.
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams in highly regulated environments and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of applications and technology portfolios, guiding annual planning, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Direct transformation projects that modernize platforms, strengthen security, and improve processes.
• Ensure operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across business systems.
• Partner with IT, security, and business units to drive governance and risk management.

Skills

Portfolio management

Project delivery

Transformation

Security operations

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Company Description

NS2 COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services, and SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary, offering SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.

Must be a U.S. Citizen; this position requires access to customer data.
All internal candidates must have manager approval to transfer.

Job Description

Bring It
You thrive in complex environments where your expertise in technology portfolio management, project delivery, and transformation makes a real difference. Your experience spans IT, business systems, and security operations, and you know how to lead cross-functional teams in highly regulated settings. You use your strong communication and leadership skills to build trusted partnerships and drive meaningful change.

Build It
You oversee the full lifecycle of applications and technology portfolios, guiding annual planning, prioritization, and resource allocation. You direct transformation projects that modernize platforms, enhance business processes, and strengthen security. Your work ensures operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement, with a clear impact on business continuity and service quality.

Belong
You join a team that values operational excellence, agility, and continuous learning. Your contributions help foster a culture of security awareness and improvement across all technology initiatives. Here, your ideas matter, and your work shapes the future of business systems and technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology portfolio management, project delivery, and transformation initiatives.
• Deep expertise in information technology, data management, internal business systems, and security operations, with proven experience managing complex portfolios and transformation projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects in a highly regulated, security-focused environment.
• Strong knowledge of portfolio governance, Agile methodologies, and security frameworks.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
• Experience with cloud migration, application modernization, and operational risk management.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, data governance, and enterprise security best practices.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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