Software Portfolio Strategist
Core
Own full lifecycle for enterprise software portfolios, optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO) and driving strategic decisions through rigorous financial analysis and cross-functional influence.
Role type
Senior IC software portfolio strategist (IT finance & strategy)
Builds
Enterprise software investment portfolios, TCO models, and strategic lifecycle plans
Domain
Technology Finance / Software Asset Management
Required skills
software asset management, IT vendor management, technology finance, enterprise licensing models, multi-million-dollar budget forecasting, strategic portfolio management, cross-functional program leadership, executive presentation, build-vs-buy evaluation, TCO modeling, software rationalization, risk identification, governance framework design
Preferred skills
software rationalization at enterprise scale, complex license metrics interpretation (Oracle PVUs, IBM vCPUs), contract audit and compliance, IT finance expertise (capex/opex, prepaid structures), process re-engineering, consulting or strategy background
