Business System Analyst

Application Portfolio Management (APM) Practice Lead/Business System Analyst

Duration: 7 months contract +(possibility of extension)

Location: Plano, TX –(Hybrid, onsite Mon - Thu.)

Interview Process: Round 1: Virtual & Round 2: panel In-person.

Application Portfolio Management (APM)/Business System Analyst:

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• Identify and assess APM compliance risks including outdated technology, lack of proper controls, or dependence on non-compliant vendors.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

Requirements:

Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves):

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