Enterprise Architect APM

Overview

Role:
Enterprise Architect Application Portfolio Management (APM)

Location:

Reston, VA - Hybrid (3 days a week onsite)

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with strong Application Portfolio Management (APM) expertise to support enterprise-wide modernization, rationalization, and optimization of applications and technology platforms. The role will focus on aligning business objectives with IT strategy, leveraging EA frameworks and repository tools (Alfabet/ARIS) to drive portfolio transparency, efficiency, and compliance.

• Lead Application Portfolio Management (APM) initiatives, including application rationalization, lifecycle management, and modernization planning.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define target architectures, roadmaps, and transition strategies.
• Utilize EA frameworks (TOGAF, FEAF, DoDAF, Zachman) to ensure architectural consistency and compliance.
• Implement and optimize EA repository tools (preferably Software AG Alfabet or ARIS) for portfolio tracking, reporting, and governance.
• Conduct analysis of alternatives (AoA) for applications and platforms, providing recommendations for consolidation, retirement, or migration.
• Support cloud adoption strategies (AWS/Azure), ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and security requirements.
• Provide data-driven insights to senior leadership for investment decisions, cost optimization, and risk management.
• Facilitate workshops and working groups to capture requirements, define solutions, and promote stakeholder alignment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate APM processes into enterprise governance and reporting.

• 10+ years of Enterprise Architecture experience in large-scale environments.
• Proven expertise in Application Portfolio Management (APM), including rationalization and modernization.
• Hands-on experience with EA repository tools:
  Software AG Alfabet (preferred) or ARIS.
• Strong knowledge of EA frameworks: TOGAF, FEAF, DoDAF, Zachman.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern architecture practices (Microservices, Dev Ops, APIs).
• Familiarity with data governance, compliance frameworks, and security standards (NIST, Zero Trust).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to present to senior executives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Certification in TOGAF, SAFe, or FEAF.
• Experience with portfolio reporting tools (Power BI, JIRA, Service Now).
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in financial services or federal environments.

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