ITSM - Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM).

APN Consulting, Inc. is a progressive IT staffing and services company offering innovative business solutions to improve client business outcomes. We focus on high impact technology solutions in ServiceNow, Fullstack, Cloud & Data, and AI / ML. Due to our globally expanding service offerings we are seeking top-talent to join our teams and grow with us.

Job Title: ITSM – Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM).

Role Overview
The ITSM – Strategic Portfolio Management professional is responsible for aligning IT initiatives with business strategy by managing demand, investment portfolios, and resources. The role ensures optimal value delivery, governance, and visibility across projects, products, and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and govern the IT portfolio (projects, programs, products, and services) to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Drive demand management, including intake, prioritization, and approval of initiatives
• Oversee financial planning and budgeting, including cost tracking, forecasting, and ROI analysis
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate strategic goals into executable IT initiatives
• Monitor portfolio performance using KPIs, dashboards, and reports
• Support capacity and resource management across teams
• Ensure adherence to ITSM, governance, and compliance standards
• Facilitate portfolio review meetings and executive-level reporting
• Continuously improve portfolio management processes and tools

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks (ITIL preferred)
• Experience with Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) concepts and practices
• Hands-on experience with SPM tools (e.g., ServiceNow SPM, Clarity, Jira Align, Planview)
• Strong analytical, financial, and reporting skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business, or related field
• ITIL certification (preferred)
• SPM / PMP / Safe or related certifications (nice to have)
• 5+ years of experience in ITSM, portfolio management, or IT governance roles

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences to join our team and help us build a culture of belonging.