Technical Lead

Apptio TBMS Developer

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Apptio TBM Studio (TBMS) Developer to design, implement, and maintain Technology Business Management (TBM) solutions. This role focuses on building cost transparency models, allocation logic, and financial reporting within the Apptio TBM Studio environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Apptio TBMS, data modeling, and IT financial management, and will partner closely with finance, IT, and TBM offices to deliver actionable insights into IT spend and cost drivers.
An working exposure in General Insurance industry is preferred.
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Required Skills & Qualifications
Core TBMS Skills
.Hands-on experience with:
oApptio TBM Studio (TBMS)
.Strong understanding of:
oTBM taxonomy
oCost allocation methodologies
oFinancial modeling within Apptio
oIntercompany charge backs and recoveries
Technical Skills
.Strong data analysis and modeling capabilities
.Proficiency in:
oAdvanced Excel
oSQL for data validation and querying
.Understanding of:
oETL processes
oData transformation techniques
.Strong understanding of:
oIT Financial Management (ITFM)
oBudgeting and forecasting processes
oCost structures across IT services
oVariance analysis
oBenchmarking
oVendor Insights
oCloud cost management
oFamiliarity with FinOPS frameworks (Focus)
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Key Responsibilities
1. TBM Studio Development & Modeling
.Design, develop, and maintain TBM models in Apptio TBM Studio (TBMS).
.Configure:
oCost allocations and drivers
oMetrics, hierarchies, and mappings
oBusiness rules and transformation logic
.Build scalable models to support:
oInfrastructure costs
oApplication costs
oShared services allocations
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2. Cost Transparency & IT Financial Modeling
.Develop and maintain cost transparency models aligned to TBM taxonomy.
.Analyze and model:
oIT spend across towers and services
oCost flows from source systems to business units
.Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives.
.Ensure accurate representation of unit costs (e.g., cost per service, cost per user).
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3. Data Integration & Management
.Ingest and transform data from multiple enterprise systems:
oERP (SAP, Anaplan)
oCMDB
oHR systems
oCloud billing platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake, GCP)
.Perform:
oData mapping and validation
oReconciliation and quality checks
.Ensure consistency and reliability of source data feeding TBM models.
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4. Reporting & Dashboards
.Build and maintain interactive dashboards and reports within Apptio.
.Provide insights on:
oIT cost allocation
oBudget vs actuals
oCost trends and drivers
.Optimize reporting for performance and user usability.
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5. Stakeholder Collaboration
.Work closely with:
oTBM Office / IT Finance
oCIO organization
oBusiness unit stakeholders
oFinOPS
.Gather requirements and translate them into TBM models and reports.
.Support stakeholders with analysis, reporting, and decision-making insights.
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6. Testing & Deployment
.Perform model validation and unit testing to ensure accuracy.
.Support deployment of:
oModel updates
oData changes
oConfiguration enhancements
.Ensure adherence to change management and governance processes.
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7. Continuous Improvement & Optimization
.Identify opportunities to improve:
oModel accuracy
oProcessing performance
oData quality
.Enhance existing TBM solutions to meet evolving business needs.
.Drive automation in data processing and reporting workflows.
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8. Documentation & Governance
.Maintain detailed documentation for:
oTBM models and logic
oData sources and mappings
oAllocation methodologies
.Ensure compliance with TBM standards and organizational governance.
.Support audits and financial validation processes.
.Create Functional specs, Technical architecture and design documentations
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Preferred Qualifications
.Apptio (TBM / TBMS) certification
.Experience in TBM Office or ITFM teams
.Exposure to cloud cost management (AWS, Azure, FinOps)
.ITIL Foundation certification
.Experience in large enterprises (BFSI, telecom, technology)