Enterprise Portfolio, Asset & AI Governance Manager

Description

Neptune Technology Group Inc. is a technology company serving more than 4,000 water utilities across North America. We make data actionable using effective software and measurement systems that are interconnected by a smart network, with expertise and experience specifically focused on the business of water. The company’s story is rooted in loyalty to our customers and in sound stewardship. Neptune, as your most valued partner in water metering tools, technology, and connectivity, will connect you to what’s next in water. For additional information, visit www.neptunetg.com

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As the Enterprise Portfolio, Asset & AI Governance Manager, you will manage and optimize Neptune’s application portfolio, technology asset lifecycle, and AI governance program across our enterprise landscape. You will lead the strategic evaluation, rationalization, and governance of enterprise software applications and emerging AI capabilities, ensuring optimal value delivery, cost efficiency, and alignment with business strate

gy.
Working as a bridge between IT leadership, business stakeholders, and vendor partners, you will manage the full lifecycle of enterprise applications from evaluation through retirement. Your responsibilities include application portfolio analysis, software license optimization, vendor relationship management, technology total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, asset governance, AI tool intake and evaluation, and driving decisions around application consolidation, replacement, and retirement strateg

ies.
You will establish and maintain governance processes aligned with COBIT and ITIL frameworks, ensuring Neptune’s technology portfolio is managed with industry-standard rigor and transpar

ency.
Objec

tives:
Application Portfolio Managemen

• t (35%)
  Maintain comprehensive inventory and documentation of enterprise applications and integ
• rations.Conduct regular application portfolio assessments including capability mapping, redundancy analysis, and health scoring aligned with COBIT BAI09 (Manage Assets) pr
• actices.Lead application rationalization initiatives to reduce complexity and eliminate redundant
• systems.Develop and maintain application lifecycle roadmaps aligned with business strategy and enterprise archi
• tecture.Perform business capability mapping to identify gaps and overlaps in the application po
• rtfolio.Create and maintain application portfolio dashboards and reporting for leadership visibility using tools such as PowerBI or
• Tableau.Apply ITIL Service Asset & Configuration Management practices to ensure accurate configuration and dependency t

• racking.
  Software Asset & License Managem
• ent (25%)Manage enterprise software licensing including renewals, compliance, and optimization across on-premises and SaaS envi
• ronments.Conduct software license true-ups and coordinate vendor audit r
• esponses.Track and optimize software subscriptions, maintenance agreements, and consumption-based l
• icensing.Analyze software utilization metrics to identify shelfware and optimization oppor
• tunities.Negotiate contract renewals and ensure favorable commercial terms with software
• vendors.Maintain software asset repository and license compliance documentation aligned with COBIT BAI09 and relevant compliance fr
• ameworks.Partner with procurement and legal on software contracts and vendor ag

• reements.
  Financial Analysis & Vendor Manage
• ment (20%)Develop and track total cost of ownership (TCO) models for enterprise applications including cloud, SaaS, and on-premises de
• ployments.Build business cases for application investments, consolidations, or retirements with clear ROI
• analysis.Manage vendor relationships for key enterprise software
• platforms.Conduct market research on emerging technologies and alternative
• solutions.Lead RFP/RFI processes for enterprise software evaluation and
• selection.Track and report on software spend, utilization, and value realization across the
• portfolio.Apply FinOps principles to optimize cloud and SaaS ex

p

• enditure. AI Portfolio Governance & Enable
• ment (10%)Maintain an inventory of AI capabilities across the enterprise application portfolio, including embedded AI features (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, vendor-native AI), standalone AI tools, and internal dev
• elopments.Lead the intake and evaluation process for new AI tools and platforms, ensuring alignment with Neptune’s AI governance framework and acceptable use
• policies.Partner with Security & Compliance on AI risk assessments including data privacy, model transparency, bias evaluation, and accep
• table use.Collaborate with development teams and external partners to identify, prioritize, and track internal AI
• use cases.Track AI-related licensing, consumption costs, and value realization across the
• portfolio.Monitor the evolving AI landscape across key vendors to inform technology roadmap
• decisions.Support AI governance committee with portfolio data, adoption metrics, and compliance

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• eporting. Governance & Strategic Plan
• ning (10%)Establish and enforce application portfolio governance processes and standards aligned with COBIT APO02 (Manage Strategy) and BAI09 (Manage Assets) f
• rameworks.Support enterprise architecture decisions with portfolio data, analysis, and recomm
• endations.Participate in IT investment planning and annual budgeting
• processes.Collaborate with Security & Compliance teams on application risk assessments and audit
• readiness.Create portfolio management policies, procedures, and best practices docu
• mentation.Present portfolio insights and recommendations to leadership and steering c
• ommittees.Maintain alignment with ITIL practices for service asset management and continual im

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rovement. Req

uirements:

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  Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; OR equivalent combination of education and 10 years of relevant professional experience. Master's degree

preferred

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  Experience7 years of experience in IT with at least 3 years in application portfolio management, software asset management, or IT financial manag
• ement roles.Proven experience managing enterprise application portfolios in complex multi-system e
• nvironments.Experience with software license management and vendor n
• egotiations.Demonstrated success conducting application rationalization and portfolio optimization
• initiatives.Background in IT financial analysis including TCO modeling and business case
• development.Experience with or exposure to AI tools, platforms, or governance
• frameworks.Interper
• sonal SkillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to executiv
• e audiences.Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with pragmati
• c execution.Strong influencing and negotiation skills to drive architectural decisions across the
• organizationAble to work effectively with diverse stakeholders including business leaders, IT teams, and extern
• al partners.Collaborative leadership style with ability to build consensus across functional
• boundaries.Tech
• nical SkillsExpertise in application portfolio management methodologie
• s and tools.Strong knowledge of software licensing models (perpetual, subscription, consumption-b
• ased, etc.).Experience with portfolio management platforms (ServiceNow, LeanIX, Alfabet, Apptio,
• or similar).Proficiency with financial analysis tools and T
• CO modeling.Understanding of enterprise application architectures and integrati
• on patterns.Familiarity with ERP platforms, CRM systems, and enterprise soft
• ware suites.Knowledge of software compliance frameworks and audi
• t processes.Experience with contract management and vendor relationship
• management.Strong data analysis skills for portfoli
• o reporting.Ability to create executive-level dashboards and visualizations (PowerB
• I, Tableau).Understanding of cloud economics, SaaS financial models, and FinOp
• s practices.Familiarity with AI/ML tools, platforms, and AI licensing models (per-seat, consumption-based,
• API-based).Understanding of COBIT and ITIL frameworks as applied to asset and portfolio

governance. Preferred Qua

• lifications:ITIL Foundation or higher ce
• rtification.COBIT Foundation or equivalent IT governance ce
• rtification.Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) or equivalent ce
• rtification.Familiarity with AI governance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO
• /IEC 42001).Experience with enterprise ERP platforms and related software
• ecosystems.Background in water utilities, industrial manufacturing, or similar
• industries.Experience supporting large-scale ERP implementations and application tran
• sformations.Familiarity with FinOps practices and cloud cost o
• ptimization.PMP or similar project management ce

rtification.
Location: Tallassee, AL