Job Title : Senior Technical Lead Application Rationalization Data Architecture

Location : Remote

Role Summary

Senior Technical Lead responsible for designing and operationalizing the data foundation for the Application Rationalization program and Application Portfolio Management (APM).

This role serves as the technical data leader and right-hand partner to program leadership, accountable for establishing a trusted, integrated data ecosystem across Orbus Infinity, ServiceNow, and enterprise systems.

Operating within a complex, security-driven hybrid environment (Azure cloud and on-premise systems), this role requires pragmatic and innovative approaches where not all data sources are cloud-enabled or easily integrated.

Owns end-to-end data architecture, governance, and integration strategy, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment across fragmented data sources while enabling a scalable, repeatable rationalization program.

Acts as a cross-functional leader and decision enabler, driving alignment across IT stakeholders on data definitions, system-of-record ownership, and integration strategy to support enterprise decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Environment

Operate within a hybrid architecture (Azure cloud and on-premise systems) with security-driven constraints
Design secure, compliant, and pragmatic data integration approaches across segmented and restricted environments

Data Architecture & Integration

Own data architecture across the APM ecosystem (Orbus, ServiceNow, Informatica, EDW, and related platforms)
Define and maintain data flows, integrations, and system-of-record alignment
Architect and manage data collection, storage, and synchronization across systems
Ensure a single source of truth for application inventory, relationships, usage, licensing, and dependencies
Lead data model design, attribute mapping, and cross-system reconciliation
Design and manage hybrid data architecture across Azure and on-premise systems, including legacy and constrained platforms

Data Governance & Quality

Define and enforce data governance rules (validation, normalization, de-duplication, attribute mapping)
Establish authoritative data sources and ownership model across systems
Maintain data lineage, traceability, and audit readiness
Develop data quality monitoring frameworks and dashboards to identify gaps and risks
Document data models, definitions, and mapping logic for transparency and onboarding

Cross-Functional Alignment & Decision Enablement

Lead alignment across IT stakeholders (Infrastructure, Service Desk, Applications, Data, Engineering Platforms) to establish common data definitions and ownership
Drive agreement on systems of record and supporting systems, including roles of Orbus, ServiceNow, and ancillary platforms
Facilitate decisions on data ownership, system boundaries, and integration responsibilities
Translate complex data architecture into clear executive-level narratives, visuals, and decision frameworks

Program Enablement & Data Strategy

Define and manage phased data strategy, transitioning from interim repositories (e.g., spreadsheets, temporary databases) to fully integrated systems of record
Ensure continuity, traceability, and data integrity throughout the transition
Enable repeatable, scalable rationalization processes through structured data foundations
Support decision workflows (retain/retire/replace) with clean, reliable, decision-ready data

Data Collection Acceleration & Integration

Identify and enable integration points (procurement, contract systems, telemetry tools, infrastructure platforms) to accelerate data collection
Reduce reliance on manual data gathering by leveraging automated pipelines and ingestion frameworks
Partner with integration and data teams to establish efficient data pipelines and synchronization
Enable data ingestion across secure and restricted environments, leveraging appropriate patterns for cloud, on-prem, and segmented systems

Team Leadership & Execution

Along with program executive, assign and oversee Enterprise Architects (EAs) and Data Analysts aligned to application portfolios
Ensure application metadata completeness, accuracy, and ongoing maintenance
Drive accountability for data quality and portfolio integrity across domains

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with application owners, SMEs, infrastructure, ServiceNow/CMDB teams, and business stakeholders to define requirements and validate data
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly guidance
Participate in governance forums, design decisions, and issue resolution
Provide recommendations on tooling, architecture, and process improvements to strengthen the APM program

Expectations (What Success Looks Like)

Clear, executable integration roadmap between Orbus and ServiceNow, aligned to Greenfield strategy
Defined and agreed systems of record and authoritative data sources across IT
Consistent, reconciled application metadata across all platforms
Operational data pipelines and synchronization mechanisms in place
Seamless transition from temporary data sources to enterprise systems of record
High-quality, traceable data supporting rationalization decisions and executive reporting
Transparent, documented data models, definitions, and governance standards
Data foundation that enables scalable, repeatable application rationalization execution

Success in this role may be measured by:

Accuracy and completeness of the application inventory
Reduction in duplicate or conflicting application records
Timeliness of data refresh and reporting availability
Quality of data supporting rationalization decisions
Scalability and maintainability of the APM data architecture
Stakeholder confidence in APM reporting and analytics
Effective support of governance, rationalization, and modernization decisions

Core Competencies

Strong data ownership mindset with focus on accuracy, completeness, and consistency
Proactive problem solver; identifies hidden gaps and resolves root causes
Ability to operate effectively in complex, fragmented environments
Experience working in security-constrained, hybrid enterprise environments (cloud + on-prem)
Ability to design solutions within restricted data access and integration limitations
Balances technical rigor with business usability and speed to execution
Action-oriented with strong accountability for outcomes
Excellent communicator with ability to simplify complex concepts for business and executive audiences

Qualifications

Senior Data Architect or experienced DBA with deep expertise in ServiceNow and Orbus Infinity (iServer)
Strong hands-on experience with data modeling, meta-model configuration, and attribute management
Proven experience implementing Application Portfolio Management / Rationalization programs
Experience with data integration tools (Informatica, APIs, EDW pipelines)
Strong experience in cross-system data mapping and reconciliation
Experience integrating on-premise / legacy systems with cloud platforms
Experience with Azure data ecosystem preferred
Understanding of enterprise security, data access controls, and compliance constraints
Experience defining data governance frameworks and standards (DAMA, ISO 8000 preferred)
Strong executive communication and visualization skills
Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools preferred

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