Enterprise Solutions Architect - Portfolio Rationalization

Role: Architect Standard IIILocation: Washington, DC 20433Duration: 6 Months – Long TermHybrid Onsite: 4 days per week from Day 1, with a full transition to 100% onsite anticipated soonScope of Work1. Program Delivery• Lead end-to-end application rationalization to reduce portfolio complexity, optimize cost/value, and enforce architectural standards• Assess existing applications and infrastructure for efficiency and improvement opportunities• Drive portfolio optimization and architectural consistency2. Application & Portfolio Rationalization• Application portfolio analysis and segmentation (e.g., keep / retire / replace / re-platform)• Redundancy detection and consolidation strategies• Cost-value-risk analysis of applications3. Behavioral / Leadership Competencies• Critical Thinking & Decision Making◦ Advanced analytical reasoning◦ Ability to make trade-off decisions under ambiguity• Change Leadership◦ Drive organizational change (application retirement is highly sensitive)◦ Handle resistance from system owners and business stakeholders• Strategic Thinking vs Tactical Execution: Actionable decisions & enforcementExperience & Certifications• 8–12+ years’ experience in Enterprise Architecture / Solution Architecture• Proven experience in portfolio rationalization / transformation programs• Experience designing and executing enterprise-scale application rationalization frameworks, including classification models, decision criteria, and governance mechanisms across large, heterogeneous portfolios.• TOGAF (mandatory or strongly preferred)• SAFe for Architects (for scaled delivery environments)• BPM (for rationalization rigor)“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”