Job: Application Lifecycle Manager

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $90,000/yr. 

Location: Remote, CO.

Job Description

Pax8 is the leading cloud-based technology marketplace, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite place to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.

We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.

No matter who you are, Pax8 is a place you can call home. We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate, so we don’t look for the right "fit" – instead, we look for the add. We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points. We believe in cultivating an environment with a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive in an inclusive environment.

We are only as great as our people. And we have great people all over the world. No matter where you live and work, you’re a part of the Pax8 team. This means embracing hybrid- and remote-work whenever possible.

Position Summary:

The Technical Services Application Lifecycle Manager is responsible for the support and continuous improvement of Application Lifecycle Management (intake, trials, POC, renewals, off-boarding, acquisitions) coordination and governance.

This role will be a member of a small team which serve as the main point of contact for all application intake at Pax8 overseeing on-boarding and purchasing activities. He/She will work closely with the Procurement Manager as well as 3rd party vendors to qualify application requests, perform research and analysis as needed, assuring application intake processes are effectively performed. Assure compliance and governance are properly tracked and aligned with Security Operations, Compliance and Legal teams. Supporting accuracy of Inventory, Contracts, Actuals aligned to Budget by creating and maintaining reports, holding owners accountable to task. Build reports/dashboards which assist in the development of process/procedure creation and improvement. Conduct research and analysis on markets/ vendors and products, producing official analysis for stakeholder review

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintains the Application Lifecycle Management Framework (intake, trials, poc, renewals, off-boarding, acquisitions) coordination and governance
• Assure compliance of process and procedures by gathering requirements from stakeholders, managing expectations and timelines through the coordination of discovery meetings continuing through project implementation
• Supporting accuracy of Inventory, Contracts, Actuals aligned to Budget by creating and maintaining reports, holding owners accountable to tasks
• Assist in the development of process/procedure creating and improvement
• Conduct research and analysis on markets/vendors and products, producing official analysis for stakeholder review
• Drive your own personal development and performance improvements by participating in learning paths on Elev8, taking part in Pax8 L&D programs, receiving peer or manager coaching, taking on stretch projects or on the job training

Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:

• At least two (2) years' experience in process governance or program management
• At least one (1) year experience supporting financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting practices
• At least two (2) years experience in evaluation of SaaS and Software markets and vendors
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, emotional intelligence, and communication skills to liaise effectively with project stakeholders across the organization considering opposing viewpoints and cultural differences.
• Strong analytical problem-solving abilities and Data analysis skills assuring compliance across our Application Lifecycle Management processes.
• Ability to develop and deliver multi-mode communication skills in order to collaborate with internal and external teams
• Strong time management skills, highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Effective with cost control management through efficient governance of processes.
• Ability to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Sharp, disciplined, self-starter with the ability to work well independently or as part of a project team

Required Education Certifications:

• B.S./B.A. degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience
• Professional certifications such as ITIL 4 Foundations and PMP

Compensation:

Qualified candidates can expect a salary beginning at $90,000 or more depending on experience

*Note: Compensation is benchmarked on local Denver Metro area market rates. Qualified candidates in other locations can expect a salary package that may be adjusted based off applicable cost of wages in their respective location.

At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:

• Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, Dental Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Short Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible, Open Vacation
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Extended Leave for Life events
• RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
• Career Development Programs
• Stock Option Eligibility
• Employee-led Resource Groups

Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.