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Applications Portfolio Management Lead
Job Title: Applications Portfolio Management Lead
Job Code: CoP 157149
Client: City of Phoenix
Location: Phoenix, AZ (100% Onsite – Local Candidates Only)
Duration: Contract until 04/13/2028
Client: City of Phoenix
Location: Phoenix, AZ (100% Onsite – Local Candidates Only)
Duration: Contract until 04/13/2028
Position Overview
The City of Phoenix is seeking a senior-level Applications Portfolio Management Lead to provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for enterprise applications supporting municipal services. This role focuses on application lifecycle strategy, modernization, governance, and vendor management while aligning technology initiatives with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Application Portfolio Management
- Manage and oversee enterprise application portfolio supporting critical business operations
- Lead application rationalization, modernization, and optimization initiatives
Application Lifecycle Strategy
- Develop and maintain application lifecycle roadmaps (upgrades, modernization, retirement)
- Evaluate technical debt, risks, and cost impacts for strategic decision-making
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology with business objectives
Technical Oversight & Operations
- Provide oversight for development, integration, testing, deployment, and support
- Review technical designs, architecture, and implementation strategies
- Guide teams during complex incidents, upgrades, and high-risk changes
Reporting & Governance
- Track project progress, metrics, and operational performance
- Deliver executive-level reports on application health, risks, and milestones
- Utilize tools like Power BI for dashboards and reporting
Vendor & Financial Management
- Manage vendor relationships and contracts
- Oversee budgets and capital improvement initiatives (CIP)
Compliance & Continuity
- Ensure business continuity, disaster recovery, and compliance standards
- Support audit activities and governance frameworks
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 6+ years of experience managing enterprise applications and technical systems
- Experience with:
- Application lifecycle management
- Vendor-supported systems and enterprise environments
- Operational and technical oversight
Preferred Qualifications
- 6+ years managing enterprise application environments in large organizations
- 10+ years overseeing application development, upgrades, and deployments
- 4+ years in application portfolio rationalization and modernization
Key Competencies
- Application Portfolio Management
- Application Lifecycle Strategy & Modernization
- Technical Oversight & Governance
- Vendor & Financial Management
- Risk, Compliance & Continuity
- Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Management
Important Notes
- 100% onsite role (Phoenix, AZ)
- Local candidates only (must be available for in-person interviews)
- Must be able to start within 2 weeks of offer
Primary Skills
Application Portfolio Management, Governance, Modernization, Vendor Management, Lifecycle Strategy, Technical Oversight, Compliance, Reporting, Power BI
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