Principal I, Cloud Finops

Overview:**Recruiter -** Lorena Padilla**Position reports to**:Dave Dammertz**Work schedule**: Hybrid, going to the office in GDL for 3 days**Position Summary Statement**:**Detailed Responsibilities/Duties**:**Level I**- Monitor and analyze cloud costs and usage patterns- Develop and implement cost optimization strategies- Collaborate with engineering and finance teams to establish cost management best practices- Create and maintain cloud cost dashboards and reports- Provide recommendations for cost savings and resource optimization- Assist in budgeting and forecasting cloud expenditures- Ensure compliance with cloud financial policies and procedures**Level II**- In addition to L1 activities:- Lead cloud financial operations projects from inception to completion- Mentor and guide junior FinOps team members- Develop and refine cost optimization strategies and initiatives- Conduct in-depth financial analysis and present findings to senior leadership- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost-efficient cloud solutions- Evaluate and recommend cloud financial management tools and technologies- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of cloud financial metrics**Level III**- In addition to L1 and L2 activities:- Oversee and manage the cloud financial operations function- Develop and implement long-term cloud financial strategies- Lead and mentor a team of FinOps professionals- Conduct high-level financial analysis and provide strategic recommendations- Collaborate with executive leadership to align cloud financial goals with business objectives- Ensure the adoption of best practices in cloud cost management and optimization- Identify and evaluate emerging trends and technologies in cloud financial management- Drive continuous improvement of cloud financial processes and systems- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in cloud financial management.Job Qualifications:**Skills Required**:- Strong communication skills- Ability to blueprint, design, and deploy scalable, high-availability, and fault-tolerant systems on Azure, Google, AWS, or similar cloud environments- Ability to identify and enforce cloud or architectural best practices- Ability to learn fast, adapt to new technology, and keep current with industry certifications- Experience with Cloud Governance and related services- Experience with Infrastructure as Code, cloud deployment scripts, and tools like Terraform- Experience with Azure and/or GCP, AWS, or similar cloud solutions- Working knowledge of IT Service Management- Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.- Cloud Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cloud computing technologies, services, and pricing models.- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically about cloud cost management and align initiatives with business goals.- Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong capability to leverage data and analytics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.- Attention to Detail: High level of precision and accuracy in analysis and reporting.**Certificates / Training**:- FinOps Certified Professional**Experience**:- Bachelor's degree in finance, computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred- +6 years of experience in cloud cost management or related roles- +3 years of experience in cloud financial management tools and technologies- Demonstrated strategic leadership and management skills- Expert-level analytical and problem-solving abilities- Comprehensive knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills- Ability to influence and drive change at the executive level**Education Required**:- Bachelor's degree in finance, computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred**Principles & Related Competencies**:- Ethical_- Complies with policies and procedures; Takes the high road and upholds our values; Maintains confidentiality; Acts with integrity, honesty and respect.- Leader_- Meets challenges head on to uphold quality standards, productivity goals, and values; Sets an example, building a culture of trust, transparency, and open communication; Is aligned with organizational direction- Collaborative_- Works cooperatively with others offers and accepts help; Freely shares information as appropriate; Open to and willing to provide feedback; Strong contributor to the team's results; Celebrates the individual and the team; Ability to clearly communicate.- Looks Beyond Oneself_- (Team Player) Demonstrates humility and willingness to recognize and give credit to others; Works well alongside people of different backgrounds and ideas; Builds good relationships with others; Values Distributors and teammates.- Drives Innovation_- Add value through: Proposing ideas and creative