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Enterprise Portfolio, Asset & AI Governance Manager

Neptune Technology Group · Duluth, GA · 1 wk ago
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Position Summary

The Enterprise Portfolio, Asset & AI Governance Manager will manage and optimize Neptune’s application portfolio, technology asset lifecycle, and AI governance program.

Objectives

  • Maintain comprehensive inventory and documentation of enterprise applications and integrations.
  • Conduct regular application portfolio assessments including capability mapping, redundancy analysis, and health scoring aligned with COBIT BAI09 practices.
  • Lead application rationalization initiatives to reduce complexity and eliminate redundant systems.
  • Create and maintain application lifecycle roadmaps aligned with business strategy and enterprise architecture.
  • Create and maintain application portfolio dashboards and reporting for leadership visibility using tools such as PowerBI or Tableau.
  • Apply ITIL Service Asset & Configuration Management practices to ensure accurate configuration and dependency tracking.
  • Manage enterprise software licensing including renewals, compliance, and optimization across on-premises and SaaS environments.
  • Conduct software license true-ups and coordinate vendor audit responses.
  • Track and optimize software subscriptions, maintenance agreements, and consumption-based licensing.
  • Analyze software utilization metrics to identify shelfware and optimization opportunities.
  • Negotiate contract renewals and ensure favorable commercial terms with software vendors.
  • Maintain software asset repository and license compliance documentation aligned with COBIT BAI09 and relevant compliance frameworks.
  • Partner with procurement and legal on software contracts and vendor agreements.
  • Develop and track total cost of ownership (TCO) models for enterprise applications including cloud, SaaS, and on-premises deployments.
  • Build business cases for application investments, consolidations, or retirements with clear ROI analysis.
  • Manage vendor relationships for key enterprise software platforms.
  • Conduct market research on emerging technologies and alternative solutions.
  • Lead RFP/RFI processes for enterprise software evaluation and selection.
  • Track and report on software spend, utilization, and value realization across the portfolio.
  • Apply FinOps principles to optimize cloud and SaaS expenditure.
  • Maintain an inventory of AI capabilities across the enterprise application portfolio, including embedded AI features, standalone AI tools, and internal developments.
  • Lead the intake and evaluation process for new AI tools and platforms, ensuring alignment with Neptune’s AI governance framework and acceptable use policies.
  • Partner with Security & Compliance on AI risk assessments including data privacy, model transparency, bias evaluation, and acceptable use.
  • Collaborate with development teams and external partners to identify, prioritize, and track internal AI use cases.
  • Track AI-related licensing, consumption costs, and value realization across the portfolio.
  • Monitor the evolving AI landscape across key vendors to inform technology roadmap decisions.
  • Support AI governance committee with portfolio data, adoption metrics, and compliance reporting.
  • Establish and enforce application portfolio governance processes and standards aligned with COBIT APO02 (Manage Strategy) and BAI09 (Manage Assets) frameworks.
  • Support enterprise architecture decisions with portfolio data, analysis, and recommendations.
  • Participate in IT investment planning and annual budgeting processes.
  • Collaborate with Security & Compliance teams on application risk assessments and audit readiness.
  • Create portfolio management policies, procedures, and best practices documentation.
  • Present portfolio insights and recommendations to leadership and steering committees.
  • Maintain alignment with ITIL practices for service asset management and continual improvement.

    Requirements

    • Proven experience managing enterprise application portfolios in complex multi-system environments.
    • Experience with software license management and vendor negotiations.
    • Demonstrated success conducting application rationalization and portfolio optimization initiatives.
    • Experience with or exposure to AI tools, platforms, or governance frameworks.
    • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to executive audiences.
    • Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with pragmatic execution.
    • Strong influencing and negotiation skills to drive architectural decisions across the organization.
    • Able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders including business leaders, IT teams, and external partners.
    • Collaborative leadership style with ability to build consensus across functional boundaries.
    • Technical Skills:Expertise in application portfolio management methodologies and tools.
    • Strong knowledge of software licensing models (perpetual, subscription, consumption-based, etc.).
    • Experience with portfolio management platforms (ServiceNow, LeanIX, Alfabet, Apptio, or similar).
    • Proficiency with financial analysis tools and TCO modeling.
    • Understanding of enterprise application architectures and integration patterns.
    • Familiarity with ERP platforms, CRM systems, and enterprise software suites.
    • Knowledge of software compliance frameworks and audit processes.
    • Experience with contract management and vendor relationship management.
    • Strong data analysis skills for portfolio reporting.
    • Ability to create executive-level dashboards and visualizations (PowerBI, Tableau).
    • Understanding of cloud economics, SaaS financial models, and FinOps practices.
    • Familiarity with AI/ML tools, platforms, and AI licensing models (per-seat, consumption-based, API-based).
    • Understanding of COBIT and ITIL frameworks as applied to asset and portfolio governance.
    • Preferred Qualifications:ITIL Foundation or higher certification.
    • COBIT Foundation or equivalent IT governance certification.
    • Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) or equivalent certification.
    • Familiarity with AI governance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001).
    • Experience with enterprise ERP platforms and related software ecosystems.
    • Background in water utilities, industrial manufacturing, or similar industries.
    • Experience supporting large-scale ERP implementations and application transformations.
    • Familiarity with FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization.
    • PMP or similar project management certification.

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