RedStream Technology · 5 days ago
Application Portfolio Manager
NYC Metro Area
Contract
Hybrid
Senior LevelRedStream Technology is seeking an experienced Application Portfolio Manager to lead an Application Rationalization & Harmonization project. The role involves conducting a comprehensive review of the current application portfolio to identify redundancies and inefficiencies while partnering with business and technology stakeholders to drive alignment and adoption.
RecruitingSmall and Medium BusinessesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Conduct a comprehensive inventory and assessment of all enterprise applications across multiple domains (design tools, workflow systems, AI platforms, finance applications, project management tools, etc.)
Analyze application usage, cost, performance, risk, and business value to identify redundancies, overlaps, and opportunities for consolidation
Lead application rationalization efforts, recommending which tools can be retired, merged, or standardized without disrupting critical business functions
Apply deep expertise in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) to evaluate applications from intake through retirement
Synthesize complex application and usage data into clear, actionable insights for executive and senior leadership
Develop and present rationalization recommendations, roadmaps, and business cases that balance cost optimization, performance, and organizational impact
Act as a trusted advisor to upper management, helping guide strategic decisions related to technology standardization and long-term platform strategy
Partner closely with stakeholders across IT, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Product, and Business teams
Facilitate conversations around application consolidation in a way that is collaborative and non-threatening, ensuring stakeholders feel heard and fairly represented
Navigate organizational sensitivities around application ownership and legacy tools, building consensus and driving alignment
Serve as a bridge between technical teams and business leaders, translating technical findings into business-friendly language
Design and maintain dashboards to track application performance, cost, usage, risk, and optimization progress
Establish KPIs and metrics to measure the success of application rationalization and harmonization initiatives
Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reporting used by leadership and governance teams
Work collaboratively across multiple departments and functions to support enterprise-wide standardization efforts
Coordinate with architecture, security, finance, and procurement teams to align on tooling strategy, compliance, and cost controls
Support governance frameworks and ongoing portfolio reviews to prevent future application sprawl
Qualification
Required
Proven experience leading application rationalization, application portfolio management, or app harmonization initiatives within a large enterprise environment
Demonstrated success working with hundreds to thousands of applications across diverse functional areas
Deep understanding of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), portfolio analysis, and enterprise architecture concepts
Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly assess data and identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and optimization opportunities
Experience creating executive-level dashboards and reporting focused on application performance, cost, usage, and risk
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence without authority
Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and manage complex stakeholder relationships
Comfortable advising senior leadership and facilitating strategic discussions
Preferred
Background in large, matrixed organizations or Fortune-level enterprises
Experience partnering with finance and procurement teams on application cost optimization
Familiarity with governance models for application intake, review, and retirement
Experience supporting or enabling digital transformation or enterprise modernization initiatives
Company
RedStream Technology
RedStream Technology is an IT staffing and recruiting firm.
Founded in 2007
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase