Strategic Initiatives FinOps and Project Lead

The Strategic Initiatives FinOps and Project Lead reports to the IT Infrastructure Strategic Initiatives Leader and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering infrastructure initiatives with a focus on cloud financial management, cloud platform optimization, and cross-functional project execution.

What You Will Do

Manage and mature cloud FinOps processes, partner with stakeholders to identify and analyze savings opportunities, lead and execute cross-tower infrastructure and cloud initiatives, and develop executive-ready reporting and presentation materials.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires practical FinOps experience, Azure or equivalent cloud infrastructure experience, and a record of managing multiple projects or workstreams at the same time. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, the ability to translate technical and financial information into practical decisions and reporting, and experience working with vendors, managed service providers, or external delivery partners.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of experience in IT project delivery, infrastructure initiatives, hosting & cloud services operations, technical program work, or comparable roles.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience with cloud financial operations practices such as cost analysis, show back or chargeback, planning & forecasting, optimization, anomaly detection & management, and governance.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience with Microsoft Azure System Operations / System Administration or with an equivalent enterprise cloud platform such as AWS or Google Cloud.
• Experience managing multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously with clear ownership of scope, timeline, risks, and reporting.
• Experience working with infrastructure, security, operations, or service delivery teams in a global environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate technical and financial information into practical decisions and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.
• Experience working with vendors, managed service providers, or external delivery partners.
• Ability to travel up to 10 percent for regional or global business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Visa/relocation assistance
• Remote flexibility
• Stipends
• Bonus/commission
• Paid holidays