# Job Title: Technology Business Management (TBM) Office Lead

## About the Role
The TBM Office Lead is key to enhancing the strategic utilization of IBM’s Apptio platform, focusing on optimizing technology investments and elevating business value. This position encourages transparency in technology spending and promotes data-driven decision-making within IT and finance teams. As a product owner and change agent, the TBM Office Lead will advocate for continuous improvement within technology financial management.

## Key Responsibilities
– Lead the TBM Office, managing the deployment and ongoing operation of Apptio solutions to analyze and optimize IT costs and investments.
– Collaborate with IT, finance, and business departments to develop a TBM framework that aligns technology spending with strategic goals.
– Generate actionable insights using Apptio dashboards and reports to support executive decision-making regarding technology investments.
– Integrate Apptio with other tools (e.g., Finance, Talent, Procurement) for automated data management and accurate reporting.
– Drive the adoption of TBM best practices and Apptio features through training and change management initiatives across the organization.
– Monitor performance metrics to identify opportunities for cost optimization and improve ROI on technology initiatives.
– Assist in budgeting, forecasting, TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), and chargeback/showback reporting.
– Serve as the main liaison with IBM Apptio support for platform updates and troubleshooting.
– Lead efforts to advance the organization’s use of TBM and foster accountability.
– Stay informed about industry trends and regulatory requirements to adapt TBM strategies accordingly.

## Required Skills
– Extensive background in technology business management or IT financial management.
– Detailed knowledge of TBM methodology and IBM Apptio platform capabilities.
– Proficient in data analysis, data modeling, and IT service management.
– Strong leadership and communication skills with a proven track record of influencing executive decision-making.
– Experience in project management and process improvement.
– Strategic thinker with strong business acumen to align technology investments with organizational objectives.

## Preferred Skills
– TBMA certification is desired but not mandatory.

## Benefits
– Professional development with future-focused skills.
– Flexible work environment.
– Supportive and inclusive culture with diverse teams.

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## Why You Might Be Interested
This role offers the opportunity to play a crucial part in technology financial management within a globally recognized firm. If you are passionate about enhancing business value through strategic technology investments and enjoy working cross-functionally, this position provides the platform to make a significant impact.