Apptio Configuration Lead

Apptio Configuration Lead - Only on our W2

Parsippany New Jersey Onsite - Hybrid

7-11 months (Mid Term)

JOB DESCRIPTION :

We are seeking an Apptio Configuration Lead to own the design configuration governance and ongoing optimization of Apptio solutions supporting cost transparency planning allocation and reporting.

This role is ideal for someone who can lead hands-on Apptio configuration work while partnering closely with Finance IT TBM and data teams to deliver accurate scalable and auditable outcomes. The right candidate will understand both the technical configuration side of Apptio and the financial logic behind cost models allocations and reporting.

Role Overview

As the Apptio Configuration Lead you will serve as the primary point of leadership for Apptio configuration decisions model alignment platform governance release management and operational quality. You will help translate business and financial requirements into scalable Apptio solutions that support trusted reporting and sound cost management practices.

Key Responsibilities

Apptio Configuration & Platform Delivery

• Lead end-to-end configuration of Apptio applications including model setup allocation rules business mappings cost objects hierarchies and reporting structures
• Translate TBM finance and operational requirements into Apptio configuration designs and build plans
• Configure and maintain cost pools cost centers towers services applications products projects and other required taxonomies
• Develop test and deploy allocation logic including driver-based rule-based and step allocations
• Configure user roles access controls workflows and governance controls to support scalable operations
• Maintain configuration documentation runbooks and change logs across environments

Data Enablement & Integration Support

• Partner with data engineering teams and source system owners to define data requirements transformations and load processes
• Validate inbound data for completeness conformity and reconciliation to source systems
• Establish and monitor data quality controls exception handling and issue resolution processes
• Support improvements to ingestion mapping automation and controls across the platform

Testing Release & Operational Excellence

• Own the testing strategy for configuration changes including unit testing regression testing and user acceptance support
• Manage release cycles across development test and production environments
• Lead defect triage root-cause analysis and issue resolution related to configuration and reporting
• Establish standards and configuration patterns that improve maintainability and reduce unnecessary customization

Stakeholder Partnership & Governance

• Serve as the lead authority for Apptio configuration design and decision-making
• Partner with Finance IT leaders TBM stakeholders and service owners to align taxonomy allocations and reporting outputs
• Provide guidance on TBM best practices model design tradeoffs and downstream reporting impacts
• Train administrators and power users and support adoption of the platform

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in information systems Finance Accounting Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in Apptio administration configuration or TBM platform implementations
• Strong hands-on experience configuring Apptio Cost Transparency and related foundational components such as modelling allocations mappings and reporting
• Strong understanding of cost accounting concepts allocation methodologies and financial controls
• Experience working with enterprise data sources and integrations such as ERP/GL HR CMDB cloud billing and timekeeping systems
• Proven ability to translate requirements into configuration designs and deliver through disciplined testing release management and documentation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Apptio IT Planning Targetprocess Cloudability FinOps or other ApptioOne ecosystem tools
• Familiarity with TBM Taxonomy and TBM Council standards
• Working knowledge of SQL ETL/ELT and data transformation concepts
• Experience with ServiceNow or other ITSM/CMDB platforms
• Exposure to cloud cost data from AWS Azure or GCP
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation programs or consulting engagements
• Agile delivery experience including user stories sprint planning and backlog management.