COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Aptean is a pioneering SaaS software company committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions to manufacturing verticals globally. With an unwavering dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction, we empower businesses to thrive in the digital landscape. As we continue to evolve and broaden our offerings, we are seeking a visionary and seasoned Director of Portfolio Management and Product Rationalization to spearhead our global operations team.

SUMMARY:

This role will lead portfolio governance and rationalization across the expanding suite of planning and optimization products. Working at the intersection of finance, product, and operations, this Director will ensure that investments across the product portfolio align with value creation, long-term platform strategy, and cost discipline.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Background in business operations, finance, or corporate strategy (software/SaaS strongly preferred)
• Strong command of product lifecycle economics and prioritization
• Able to work comfortably with engineering and product leadership without needing a technical background
• Effective in executive presentation settings

• Evaluate and rationalize the entire enterprise product portfolio—merging, retiring, or investing in areas based on strategic value
• Partner with Finance and Product to align budgeting and investment decisions
• Maintain executive dashboards and rationalization frameworks
• Present findings to senior leadership and influence product roadmap decisions
• Develop repeatable decision templates and rationalization models for future acquisitions