Solution Architecture - Application Portfolio Rationalization

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. 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+ 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.”