Cloud FinOps Lead - Cloud Cost Optimization and Governance

Cloud - FinOps - Global - 16012026

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

FinOps Leadership & Cloud Cost Optimization

• Lead FinOps delivery across client engagements, ensuring continuous cost optimization and governance.

• Identify, track, and drive FinOps savings to deliver tangible client benefits.

• Develop and implement cloud cost visibility, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting practices.

Client Engagement & Governance

• Manage client visits, QBRs, governance meetings, and executive reviews.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on cloud financial management and operational efficiency.

• Present optimization insights, savings reports, and architectural recommendations in a clear, business‑aligned manner.

Cloud Operations & Architecture Alignment

• Partner closely with Cloud Operations and Architecture teams to ensure cost optimization aligns with platform strategy and cloud roadmaps.

• Translate FinOps insights into executable infrastructure and application improvement actions.

• Evaluate cloud architecture for cost implications, scalability, performance, and operational efficiency.

RFPs, Solutioning & New Deal Support

• Contribute significantly to RFP responses, proposals, and presales discussions.

• Support new deal solutioning, including cloud cost models, sizing estimates, and optimization strategies.

• Provide domain expertise to improve deal competitiveness and win rates.

Collaboration with Hyperscaler Offering Leads

• Work closely with Azure and AWS offering leads on solution alignment, funding programs, architecture best practices, and go‑to‑market initiatives.

• Leverage hyperscaler tools and partner benefits to enhance client outcomes and delivery efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–12 years of experience in Cloud Engineering, FinOps, Cloud Operations, or Cloud Architecture.

• Strong understanding of FinOps principles, cloud cost governance, allocation models, and optimization methodologies.

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or multi‑cloud environments and associated cost‑management tools.

• Proven experience in client‑facing delivery roles, conducting governance discussions, and managing executive expectations.

• Hands‑on understanding of cloud infrastructure (compute, storage, network), architectural patterns, and cloud-native operations.

• Experience supporting RFPs, solutioning, and presales engagements.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Cloud Ops, Architecture, and hyperscaler partner teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• FinOps Certified Practitioner or Professional

• Azure or AWS Cloud Certifications

• Experience in multi‑cloud cost management platforms (CloudHealth, Cloudability, Azure Cost Management, AWS Cost Explorer, etc.)

• Strong analytical skills with an ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

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