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2 Submittals - Onsite - Market-rate compensation based on experience **Requires 3 days a week onsite at 1401 East Broad Street, Richmond VA
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The Program Lead for Application Rationalization within Business Integrated Solution Division (BISD) will lead efforts to streamline the organization?s application portfolio, focusing on reducing redundancies, improving performance, and aligning systems with business goals. Advanced Power Apps and Power Platform skills are essential to modernize, consolidate, and optimize applications.
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
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
8
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.
Required
5
Years
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Benefits
At Cook Systems, we don't just offer jobs we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here's what you can look forward to:
Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. With access to one of the nation's largest networks, you'll get the care you need for yourself and your family wherever life takes you.
Peace of Mind, Every Step of the Way: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Because your loved ones deserve security no matter what the future holds.
Flexibility for Life's Needs: Save money and plan ahead with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent care expenses on your terms.
Bridging the Gaps: Unexpected costs? No problem. Our Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife helps ensure you're covered when it counts.
Your Future Starts Now: Dream big with our 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. After just six months, you will be eligible to participate, because your future deserves a strong foundation.
At Cook Systems, you're not just another employee you're family. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions shine, and your career will thrive. Together, we innovate, grow, and celebrate success every step of the way. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Let's build the future together at Cook Systems.