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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+ years’ experience in Enterprise Architecture / Solution Architecture• Experience working with Financial domain/Financial applications is must have• 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/highly desired)• SAFe for Architects • 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.”","company":"Mindlance","rawCompany":"mindlance","city":"Baltimore","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-20T15:32:12.539Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Solution Architecture - Application Portfolio Rationalization","description":"Role: Enterprise / Solution Architecture - Application Portfolio RationalizationLocation: Washington, DC 20433Duration: Long TermHybrid Onsite: 4 days per week from Day 1, with a full transition to 100% onsite anticipated soonScope of Work1. 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