19 Jul 2024
[Hiring] Senior Application Portfolio Management Consultant Dubai UAE
Position: Senior Application Portfolio Management Consultant
Date posted: 2024-07-19
Industry: other
Employment type: Full Time
Experience: 7 year
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder
Salary: AED 5000 to 10000
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: Confidential
Description:
Hiring Senior Application Portfolio Management Consultant
Mode of hiring/Duration: – 6 months Extendable
Location: -Dubai
JOB DESCRIPTION
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (master’s preferred).
- Minimum 7 years of experience in IT consulting, application management, or portfolio optimization.
- Proven track record in application portfolio rationalization, including successful project delivery.
- Strong understanding of IT governance, risk management, and compliance.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency in tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or similar for portfolio management.
- Certifications in ITIL, TOGAF, or related frameworks are a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments of existing applications, considering factors such as business value, technical debt, cost, and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with business units, IT teams, and leadership to define application roadmaps and prioritize initiatives.
- Develop strategies for application rationalization, including retirement, consolidation, or modernization.
- Create business cases for portfolio changes, emphasizing ROI, risk reduction, and operational efficiency.
- Lead cross-functional teams in executing portfolio rationalization initiatives.
- Monitor and report on progress, adjusting strategies as needed.
- Provide guidance on technology trends, best practices, and emerging solutions.
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of portfolio changes.