Application Rationalization Consultant

Company: Jobot
Location: New York City
Posted on: January 31, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Amanda Preston Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $70 - $85 per hour A bit about us: Diversified, global organization operating at the intersection of media, information, services, and technology. With a long-standing reputation for innovation and integrity, we support a broad portfolio of businesses that span publishing, digital media, data, analytics, and professional services. Why join us? This is a chance to step into a high-impact consulting role within a large, complex enterprise that is actively investing in modernization and transformation. As a consultant, you will be brought in as a trusted advisor, not just an extra set of hands, with direct visibility to senior leaders and decision-makers. Additionally this role offers a competetive compensation and benefits package as well as an opportunity to be a part of a household brand name. Job Details Application Rationalization & Harmonization Consultant Contract Duration: 12 Months Engagement Type: Contract Location: New York, NY Overview: We are seeking an experienced Application Rationalization & Harmonization Consultant to support a large, complex enterprise environment with thousands of applications spanning design, workflow, AI, finance, project management, and other functional domains. This role will lead a comprehensive review of the current application portfolio to identify redundancies, inefficiencies, and consolidation opportunities, while partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders to drive alignment and adoption. Key Responsibilities: · Application Portfolio Analysis & Rationalization · Conduct a comprehensive inventory and assessment of all enterprise applications across multiple domains (design tools, workflow systems, AI platforms, finance applications, project management tools, etc.). · Analyze application usage, cost, performance, risk, and business value to identify redundancies, overlaps, and opportunities for consolidation. · Lead application rationalization efforts, recommending which tools can be retired, merged, or standardized without disrupting critical business functions. · Apply deep expertise in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) to evaluate applications from intake through retirement. · Strategic Advisory & Executive Communication · Synthesize complex application and usage data into clear, actionable insights for executive and senior leadership. · Develop and present rationalization recommendations, roadmaps, and business cases that balance cost optimization, performance, and organizational impact. · Act as a trusted advisor to upper management, helping guide strategic decisions related to technology standardization and long-term platform strategy. · Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management · Partner closely with stakeholders across IT, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Product, and Business teams. · Facilitate conversations around application consolidation in a way that is collaborative and non-threatening, ensuring stakeholders feel heard and fairly represented. · Navigate organizational sensitivities around application ownership and legacy tools, building consensus and driving alignment. · Serve as a bridge between technical teams and business leaders, translating technical findings into business-friendly language. · Data, Reporting & Dashboards · Design and maintain dashboards to track application performance, cost, usage, risk, and optimization progress. · Establish KPIs and metrics to measure the success of application rationalization and harmonization initiatives. · Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reporting used by leadership and governance teams. · Cross-Functional Collaboration · Work collaboratively across multiple departments and functions to support enterprise-wide standardization efforts. · Coordinate with architecture, security, finance, and procurement teams to align on tooling strategy, compliance, and cost controls. · Support governance frameworks and ongoing portfolio reviews to prevent future application sprawl. Required Qualifications · Proven experience leading application rationalization, application portfolio management, or app harmonization initiatives within a large enterprise environment. · Demonstrated success working with hundreds to thousands of applications across diverse functional areas. · Deep understanding of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), portfolio analysis, and enterprise architecture concepts. · Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly assess data and identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and optimization opportunities. · Experience creating executive-level dashboards and reporting focused on application performance, cost, usage, and risk. · Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence without authority. · Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and manage complex stakeholder relationships. · Comfortable advising senior leadership and facilitating strategic discussions. Preferred Qualifications · Background in large, matrixed organizations or Fortune-level enterprises. · Experience partnering with finance and procurement teams on application cost optimization. · Familiarity with governance models for application intake, review, and retirement. · Experience supporting or enabling digital transformation or enterprise modernization initiatives. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. 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Company Description Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.\r\n\r\nFounded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).\r\n\r\nReady to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com.

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