Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Application Portfolio Management (

APM) Engineer

to support our enterprise architecture and application rationalization efforts using

LeanIX

. This role is critical in capturing, analyzing, and maintaining application metadata to assess current technology usage, align future business requirements, and guide decisions on modernization, consolidation, or new application development.



This position is part of the IT Global Infrastructure & Operation team and will be remote India or Brazil. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.



In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

LeanIX Data Stewardship

Populate and maintain accurate application data within LeanIX, including ownership, lifecycle, business capabilities, and technical attributes. Ensure completeness and consistency of metadata across the application portfolio.

Application Rationalization

Evaluate applications for

business value

(e.g., strategic alignment, user impact, cost efficiency). Assess

technical value

(e.g., scalability, integration readiness, security posture, supportability). Identify candidates for retirement, consolidation, or modernization.

Technology Mapping & Future Planning

Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to map future business requirements to existing technologies. Support decision-making on whether to enhance current platforms or build new applications.

Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with application owners, enterprise architects, and business analysts to gather insights and validate data. Facilitate workshops and reviews to ensure alignment on application strategy and lifecycle decisions.

Reporting & Insights

Generate dashboards and reports from LeanIX to support executive decision-making. Provide insights into portfolio health, redundancy, risk, and optimization opportunities.

The essential requirements of the job include:

4+ years of experience in application portfolio management, enterprise architecture, or IT asset management. Hands-on experience with

LeanIX

or similar APM tools. Strong understanding of application lifecycle, business capability modeling, and technology stack analysis. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BIZBOK) is required.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

5%-15% travel as per business requirements.

Why This Role Matters

This role directly supports our enterprise-wide transformation by enabling smarter technology investments, reducing redundancy, and aligning IT capabilities with business strategy. You'll play a key role in shaping our future application landscape.