FinOps Lead

As the FinOps Lead specializing in Cloud Cost Optimization & Strategy, you will play a crucial role in driving financial accountability and cost optimization across various cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading FinOps strategy and execution across cloud platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals. - Owning monthly cloud billing reviews and cost allocation across different business units. - Developing and maintaining cost models and forecasts for cloud Opex by service and business area. - Driving cost optimization initiatives with product and engineering teams through regular reviews. - Automating reporting and dashboards using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or native cloud analytics. - Tracking Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and decommissioning benefits over multi-year periods. - Implementing tagging, guardrails, and usage policies to prevent cost overruns. - Collaborating with finance to refresh allocation rules and improve transparency. - Utilizing strategic insights to drive transformation initiatives that align with the organization's objectives. Key qualifications for this role include: - Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their billing models. - Proven experience in cloud cost optimization and FinOps practices. - Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and cost attribution. - Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). - Familiarity with CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud-native architectures. - Familiarity with native cloud services such as Lambda, S3. - Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Some additional highly valued skills may include: - FinOps certification or equivalent experience. - Experience with cloud governance frameworks and compliance. - Knowledge of infrastructure migration and decommissioning strategies. - Exposure to enterprise data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Starburst). In this role based in our Chennai office, your primary purpose is to lead and manage engineering teams, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to deliver high-quality software solutions and drive technical excellence. Your accountabilities will include: - Leading engineering teams effectively to achieve project goals and meet organizational objectives. - Overseeing timelines, team allocation, risk management, and task prioritization for successful solution delivery. - Mentoring and supporting team members" professional growth and conducting performance reviews. - Evaluating and enhancing engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to optimize team productivity. - Collaborating with business partners, product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions. As a FinOps Lead, you will be expected to demonstrate key critical skills relevant to the success of the role, including risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology skills, and job-specific technical skills.,