Applications Portfolio Management Lead

S R International•Phoenix, AZ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee enterprise application portfolio supporting critical business operations
Lead application rationalization, modernization, and optimization initiatives
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
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
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
Manage vendor relationships and contracts
Oversee budgets and capital improvement initiatives (CIP)
Ensure business continuity, disaster recovery, and compliance standards
Support audit activities and governance frameworks