Management Trainee

Role & responsibilities

As an App Portfolio Management Trainee, you will support the IT Applications team in managing a diverse portfolio of third-party applications. You will assist in vendor coordination, stakeholder engagement, compliance tracking, and adherence to app management guidelines. This role is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in IT portfolio management, application governance, and business-IT alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining the inventory of third-party applications and associated documentation.
• Support vendor onboarding, contract reviews, and SLA tracking.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand app usage, pain points, and enhancement needs.
• Help enforce application lifecycle policies, including onboarding, upgrades, renewals, and decommissioning.
• Monitor compliance with internal app management guidelines and external regulatory requirements.
• Participate in periodic portfolio reviews and reporting activities.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and automation opportunities.

Preferred candidate profile

• MBA/bachelors degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Candidates with up to 1-2 years of experience in IT, business analysis, or vendor management.
• Familiarity with application lifecycle concepts and IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Basic understanding of SaaS platforms, APIs, and integration principles.
• Proficiency in tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration platforms (e.g., Service Now, Jira, Confluence).
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced and global environment.

Preferred Certifications (Optional):

• ITIL Foundation
• Agile/Scrum Fundamentals
• Basic Project Management (CAPM or equivalent)