R-04 Technical Project Manager – DevOps Full-time · London · On-site Travel · HK / TW

Novaminds; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novaminds is seeking a proactive, highly structured DevOps Technical Project Manager to join our expanding DevOps department on-site in London. This role focuses on Cloud FinOps and vendor governance, bridging HK/TW teams with our UK vendor.

You will lead AWS cost elimination initiatives, drive cost optimization, oversee account migrations, and manage vendor SLAs while coordinating across time zones and visiting HK/TW for QBRs and alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Technology, or a related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of Technical Project Management, Cloud Operations, FinOps, or IT Vendor Management in a fast-paced tech environment.
• Strong understanding of AWS cloud services and cost structures; experience with AWS cost management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead AWS cost elimination and optimization projects across the multi-account cloud environment.
• Regularly analyze AWS billing, CUR, and usage patterns to identify idle resources and architectural waste.
• Drive cost reduction strategies with internal Tech Leads and external vendor (RI, Savings Plans, Spot Instances).
• Establish automated cost allocation tagging, chargeback models, and real-time budget alerts.
• Oversee vendor SLA adherence and incident resolution; act as the primary liaison between HK/TW teams and the UK vendor.
• Coordinate end-to-end AWS account migrations with zero downtime; report progress to CTO and engineering leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Cloud FinOps

Vendor management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Cost Explorer

AWS Budgets

Cost Anomaly Detection

Job description

3–5+ years Full-time London On-site Travel · HK / Taiwan

We are seeking a proactive, highly structured DevOps Technical Project Manager to join our expanding DevOps department. This is a specialized project management and technical liaison role with a heavy primary focus on Cloud FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations) and vendor governance.

Working directly under our DevOps department, you will be the core bridge between our internal cross-functional teams (HK/TW) and our UK-based external vendor, who is responsible for managing our AWS accounts and services. Your primary mission will be to lead company-wide AWS cost elimination initiatives, drive smart resource sizing, oversee complex account migrations, and manage contractor SLAs. This role requires an individual who combines solid DevOps understanding with financial acumen and exceptional cross-border communication skills.

What You’ll Do

Cloud FinOps & Cost Optimization (Primary Focus)

Lead the FinOps Strategy Own, define, and execute comprehensive AWS cost elimination and optimization projects across our entire multi-account cloud infrastructure.

Spending Analysis & Control Regularly analyze AWS billing, Cost & Usage Reports (CUR), and usage patterns to identify idle resources, architectural waste, and over-provisioned infrastructure.

Drive Cost Reduction Strategize and follow up on cost-saving models with internal Tech Leads and the external vendor, including Reserved Instances (RIs), Savings Plans (SP), Spot Instances, and architectural refactoring for cost efficiency.

Budget Governance Establish automated cost allocation tagging, departmental chargeback models, and real-time budget anomaly alerts to ensure rigorous cloud financial governance.

Primary Vendor Liaison Act as the single point of contact and project lead between our internal technical teams (HK/DevOps, TW/Engineering) and the UK-based AWS account management vendor/contractors.

SLA & Performance Tracking Supervise and hold the vendor accountable for day-to-day AWS account management, technical deliverables, SLA adherence, and incident resolution.

Bridge Time-Zone & Cultural Gaps Establish efficient cross-time-zone operational workflows to ensure seamless alignment between Asian development cycles and UK vendor execution.

Technical Project Management & Account Migrations

Account Migration Leadership Plan, coordinate, and execute end-to-end AWS account migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions of production environments with zero downtime.

Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate closely with internal Product, Dev, QA, and Security teams in HK and TW to ensure any cloud infrastructure changes or vendor-led updates align with product roadmaps and compliance standards.

Hong Kong / Taiwan Business Trips Undertake periodic business trips to Hong Kong and Taiwan to conduct high-level Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), technical alignment workshops, and strategic vendor evaluations with our partners.

Stakeholder Reporting Provide regular FinOps executive summaries, project progress reports, and cost-forecast models directly to the CTO and engineering leadership.

What We’re Looking For

Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Technology, or a related discipline.

Experience 3–5+ years of experience in Technical Project Management, Cloud Operations, FinOps, or IT Vendor Management within a fast-paced tech, gaming, or e-commerce environment.

FinOps & AWS Knowledge Strong understanding of AWS cloud services and cost structures. Proven track record of successfully using AWS cost management tools (Cost Explorer, Cost Anomaly Detection, AWS Budgets) to significantly reduce cloud expenditure.

Project & Vendor Management Demonstrated experience in managing third-party IT contractors, MSPs (Managed Service Providers), or overseas vendors. Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum and project management methodologies.

Certifications Possession of relevant AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or FinOps Certified Practitioner) is a strong advantage.

Language & Communication Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English (essential for negotiating and liaising with the UK vendor), as well as Cantonese and Mandarin (for daily collaboration with HK and TW engineering teams).

Mindset & Mobility Highly analytical, cost-sensitive, and assertive with strong negotiation skills. Comfortable working across time zones and willing to travel to Hong Kong / Taiwan periodically.

Why Join Us

Attractive Remuneration Competitive salary package with performance-based discretionary bonus.

Work-Life Balance 5-day work week and flexible working hours.

Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage.

Vibrant Environment Work in a collaborative, tech-driven culture with great visibility from executive leadership (CTO Office) and ample career growth opportunities.