FinOps Program Manager

Location: Riverwoods Illinois 60015
Setting: Hybrid W2 Contract
Duration: 6 Months
Pay rate: $60-$80

In this role:

* you will be responsible for assisting with the management of the FinOps practice across the entire organization.
* The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of project management expertise, financial acumen, and a understanding of cloud environments.

You will:

* This role is critical in ensuring customer satisfaction, project delivery, and driving the adoption of company's FinOps capabilities
* Assist in creating and track FinOps metrics and KPIs Communicate timely project status to all stakeholders
* Project Management: Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure FinOps
* Implementation: Lead complex FinOps projects, working closely with customers to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables Customer
* Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, acting as their trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle
* Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure project success
* Data Analysis: Leverage data and analytics to optimize project performance and identify improvement areas
* Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of FinOps methodologies and best practices

You are/have:

* Knowledge of financial modeling and cost optimization techniques
* Understanding of data analytics and visualization tools
* Deep knowledge of cloud computing environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) leaning heavily towards AWS and financial management principles
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address project challenges and drive solutions
* Proven track record in managing complex IT projects, preferably within the FinOps or cloud computing domain using Jira
* Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
* Ability to stay organized and maintain documentation related to cloud infrastructure and financial operations
* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and application teams
* Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
* Ability to manage project risk, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions and unresolved issues

What Will Put You Ahead

* Project or Program Management Certifications
* FinOps Foundation Certification
* Cloud Provider Certifications
* Prior experience in a FinOps specific role
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