Job Description
Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Duration: Long Term
Experience/Technical Skills required:
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager with strong Apptio (TBM) expertise to lead enterprise-scale financial transparency and IT cost optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end Apptio programs, partner with Finance, IT, and executive stakeholders, and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Apptio (TBM, Cost Transparency, ITFM) implementation and optimization programs
- Own end-to-end program planning, execution, governance, and delivery
- Partner with CIO, CFO, Finance, IT, and Business leaders to align technology spend with business outcomes
- Drive IT cost transparency, budgeting, forecasting, and chargeback/showback initiatives
- Manage multiple workstreams including data ingestion, modeling, reporting, and dashboards
- Define and track program KPIs, milestones, risks, and dependencies
- Ensure accurate cost allocation models aligned to TBM taxonomy
- Lead cross-functional teams including Apptio architects, data engineers, finance analysts, and vendors
- Facilitate executive readouts, steering committee meetings, and value realization reviews
- Support continuous improvement, platform enhancements, and roadmap planning
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Program Management (IT / Finance / Enterprise Transformation)
- 3+ years of hands-on Apptio experience (TBM, ITFM, Cost Transparency)
- Strong understanding of:
- Technology Business Management (TBM) framework
- IT financial management, CapEx/OpEx, budgeting & forecasting
- Cost allocation, showback/chargeback models
- Experience managing large-scale enterprise programs
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Proficiency with Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery models
- Excellent risk management, planning, and reporting skills
