Own the enterprise application rationalization program, including roadmap, operating model, and success metrics in partnership with the Architecture team
Lead end-to-end program to assess existing applications, identify redundancies, risks, and opportunities for consolidation or modernization
Partner with executive stakeholders to align technology investments with business strategy and operating priorities
Serve as a trusted advisor on technology portfolio decisions, trade-offs, and long-term implications
Partner with stakeholders to develop and maintain a framework for evaluating applications across value, cost, usage, risk, and strategic fit
Facilitate cross-functional reviews of application portfolios (IT, Security, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Business)
Establish governance processes for net-new software intake and exceptions
Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, and Legal to optimize vendor selection, contract structures, and renewal strategies
Drive cost optimization and value realization, including identifying savings opportunities and tracking realized benefits in partnership with Finance
Define and maintain KPIs and dashboards to track health, cost savings and risk
Report regularly to senior leadership on program outcomes, financial impact, and strategic insights.

12 + years of experience in program management, consulting, business operations, technology strategy, or IT portfolio management
Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in complex enterprise environments
Proven track record developing long term project strategies and roadmaps
Deep understanding of enterprise applications, SaaS ecosystems, and technology procurement models
Strong financial acumen, including experience building business cases and tracking ROI/cost savings
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level
Advocate for best practices in project management, driving continuous improvement within the IT project management function
Represent the organization in external vendor engagement conversations and industry forums, sharing knowledge and expertise in IT project management & about F5

Principal Project Manager – Tech Rat, BusOps

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