Program Lead - Application Rationalization

Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Duration: 1 Month (Onsite)

Visa Status: USC, GC, GCEAD, H1B, C2C

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Application Rationalization:
Develop and execute plans to simplify and modernize the application portfolio using Power Apps and the Power Platform.
Identify opportunities to consolidate, retire, or replace applications.
Program Management:

Lead rationalization projects, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with business objectives.
Collaborate with IT and business teams to implement solutions effectively.
Power Platform Support:

Design and deploy Power Apps to support application rationalization.
Use tools like Power Automate and Power BI for process automation and insights.
Application Portfolio Assessment:

Analyze the current portfolio to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for optimization.
Create dashboards to track application performance, cost, and usage.
Communication:

Present progress and recommendations to leadership.
Communicate the benefits of rationalization efforts to stakeholders.
Experience:

7+ years in program management, application portfolio management, or business/application architecture.
Proven expertise in Power Apps and Power Platform solutions, including building and deploying applications at an enterprise scale.
Significant experience leading application rationalization initiatives in complex organizations.
Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Azure integrations.
Deep understanding of application lifecycle management, low-code/no-code development, and cloud technologies.
Familiarity with Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools and methodologies, with a focus on integrating Power Platform solutions.
Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
Expertise in translating technical concepts, particularly around Power Platform capabilities, into actionable business strategies.
Education and Certification:

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
Certifications in Power Platform, Azure, or related fields are a strong plus


Required 8 Years Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Required 8 Years Engineering business process improvement resulting in streamlined and effective processes with a mind towards automated solutions.
Required 5 Years Leading, delegating, motivating, and obtaining desired results.
Required 5 Years Work with business units to assess complex business functions and processes.
Required 5 Years Negotiate, mediate, settle disputes equitably, and handle difficult situations diplomatically.