Lead Business Systems Analyst Application Portfolio Management

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring Lead Business Systems Analyst Application Portfolio Management for a Contract position in Plano, TX

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JOB DETAILS:

Position:Lead Business Systems Analyst Application Portfolio Management

JOB REF#:44958 - 1507226

Duration:6+ Months (Contract)

Location:HYBRID - Plano, TX 75024

Pay Rate:$70.00 - $77.00 per hour (W2 ONLY)

HYBRID: Must be able to work ONSITE MON - THUR each week (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY)

Application Portfolio Management (APM) Practice Lead will play a pivotal role in supporting the Chief Product Officer (CPO) organization with responsibility to design the Application inventory management routines for our organization and implement the same using a System of Record.

The IDEAL candidate will have following:

- Strong Business Systems Analyst (BSA) & business analysis experience. (We are not looking for someone who is primarily been Project/Program Manager)

- Experience with Kiro or similar AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Amazon Q) or Prompt engineering experience.

- MUST have Programming/software development background.

- Ideally progressed from developer/programmer to BSA.

- Strong problem-solving and solutioning skills.

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 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• Identify and assess APM compliance risks including outdated technology, lack of proper controls, or dependence on non-compliant vendors.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.

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The IDEAL candidate will have following:

- Strong Business Systems Analyst (BSA) & business analysis experience. (We are not looking for someone who is primarily been Project/Program Manager)

- Experience with Kiro or similar AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Amazon Q) or Prompt engineering experience.

- MUST have Programming/software development background.

- Ideally progressed from developer/programmer to BSA.

- Strong problem-solving and solutioning skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• 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 & view of enterprise initiative.

• Change management and organizational transformation 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.

• EDUCATION: Bachelor s degree in business or IT, or equivalent education and related training.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• IT background, experience with APM, ServiceNow/CMDB, application governance, and exposure to AI-enabled development tools (e.g., AWS Kiro).

• 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.

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Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:

• EPO/PPO Medical Plans

• HMO/PPO Dental programs

• Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary)

• 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA)

• Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit

• Flex Spending Plan

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans