Deloitte is looking for an Application Portfolio Manager to join a client in the West Rand for at least 12 months on contract, per below:

Role:                                   Application Portfolio Manager - Operations

Duration:                            12 months, with a long-term view

Arrangement:                      First few week - onsite full time, thereafter Hybrid (3 times per week onsite)

Location:                             Randfontein, West Rand

Start:                                  January 2025 to December 2025

Scope:                               

• Assistance and Management of the design, build, integration, and mapping of Applications to successful solution delivery
• Emphasis needs to be placed on Application Management, integration, dependency mapping, dependency management, and Intergration
• Management of solution delivery and future software design
• The client supports 300+ software solutions, of various magnitudes, inclusive of ERP solutions. The role encompasses a large portfolio, and needs a candidate who can be accountable
• Travel would be required - client sites in Gauteng and North West. Possible international site travel by mid-2025.  

Summary:

• The Application Portfolio Operational Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of managing the organization's third-party application landscape.
• This role involves leading and coordinating teams that manage configuration processes, dependency mapping, and relationships across applications, hosting environments, integrations, and supporting infrastructure.
• The manager ensures that application inventory management, lifecycle processes, and roadmap development are implemented effectively and align with organizational goals.

CONFIGURATION AND DEPENDENCY MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT

• Oversee the standardization and execution of application configuration processes.
• Provide guidance on using tools like Configuration Management Databases (CMDB) to track and manage dependencies effectively.

APPLICATION LANDSCAPE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

• Ensure the organization maintains an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all applications, including configurations, hosting environments, and vendor details.

APPLICATION LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT (ALM)

• Lead teams in planning and managing the full lifecycle of applications, from onboarding to decommissioning.
• Oversee the identification and retirement of redundant or outdated applications to optimize the portfolio.
• Ensure lifecycle strategies align with business goals and minimize operational risks.

APPLICATION ROADMAP DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop and maintain application roadmaps that align with strategic goals.
• Monitor industry trends, vendor roadmaps, and emerging technologies to inform roadmap priorities.
• Oversee the implementation of roadmap initiatives, including upgrades, replacements, and modernizations.