Application Portfolio & Governance Advisor

TransUnion

Application portfolio advisor governing Salesforce applications, integrations, licensing, and lifecycle decisions for TransUnion, a global information and insights company. Developing investment cases, dashboards, and governance recommendations.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeChicago • Florida, Illinois, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,100 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Application Portfolio Management and Salesforce Ecosystem Governance, with strong analytical and financial skills to evaluate technology investments and optimize application utilization. Proficient in developing business cases and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships to drive operational success.

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Application Portfolio ManagementSalesforce Ecosystem ManagementBusiness Capability MappingData Analysis and ReportingVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Application Lifecycle ManagementTechnology GovernanceFinancial AnalysisBusiness Process MappingCost EvaluationPortfolio Governance FrameworksSaaS ApplicationsIntegration DependenciesApplication RationalizationOperational Processes

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelPower BITableauGovernance ToolsPortfolio Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Vendor CommitmentsContract NegotiationsTechnology Investment PlanningAI-Enabled Technology GovernanceEnterprise Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Govern the portfolio of Salesforce ecosystem applications, managed packages, integrations, and third-party solutions
Maintain the system of record for application inventory, ownership, capabilities, vendors, contracts, licensing, utilization, costs, lifecycle status, and dependencies
Establish and maintain application governance and lifecycle processes
Partner with business, operations, finance, sales support, procurement, and technology stakeholders on portfolio planning and investment decisions
Monitor utilization, adoption, and consumption trends to identify optimization and rationalization opportunities
Maintain total cost of ownership visibility across licensing, consumption pricing, vendor commitments, and operational costs
Develop business cases and investment recommendations quantifying costs, value, resources, and operational impacts
Develop and maintain mappings connecting business processes and outcomes to applications and technologies
Collaborate with enterprise architecture and Salesforce platform teams on dependencies, integrations, managed packages, and ecosystem relationships
Coordinate information security, risk, privacy, legal, and architecture reviews for applications and AI-enabled technologies
Develop dashboards, reporting, and portfolio insights for leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in application portfolio management, technology governance, Salesforce ecosystem management, business operations, vendor management, procurement, or related disciplines
Demonstrated success managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships and technology investments
Experience with enterprise SaaS applications and software licensing models
Ability to evaluate utilization, costs, vendor commitments, and business value
Experience managing or supporting application lifecycle processes, including onboarding, governance, enhancement planning, renewals, rationalization, and retirement
Strong understanding of business capability mapping, portfolio governance frameworks, and operational processes connecting technology investments to measurable outcomes
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Strong analytical, financial, organizational, and communication skills
Salesforce platform knowledge, including Salesforce applications, managed packages, integrations, and ecosystem governance
Experience using portfolio management, inventory management, reporting, or governance tools
Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities, including dashboards, metrics, and executive-level reporting
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
Ability to document application inventories, business capabilities, technology relationships, integration dependencies, and lifecycle status
Familiarity with Application Portfolio Management practices, Salesforce administration or governance, vendor management, contract negotiations, technology investment planning, AI-enabled technology governance, enterprise architecture, capability modeling, application rationalization, and portfolio optimization
Must be authorized to work in the United States full-time without employer support or sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage
Supplemental health plan options
Spousal, domestic partner, and eligible dependent coverage on select plans
Tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Optional voluntary life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Optional legal plan
Pet insurance
Travel accident coverage
Adoption assistance
Fertility planning coverage
Caregiver support
Dependent Care FSA with possibility of an employer match
Complimentary Care@Work membership
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with gradual return eligibility
401(k) with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Financial wellness resources
Career coaching
Optional long-term care insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees
Up to 12 paid holidays per year
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts
Charitable gift matching
Paid volunteer time off
Corporate volunteer events
24/7 professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well-being programs
Guided meditation and physical, mental, social, and financial wellness resources
Annual bonus plan eligibility for regular, full-time non-sales positions
Possible long-term incentives and other payments for certain positions