FinOps Project Manager

JobDiva, Inc.; McKinney (TX); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, in McKinney, Texas, seeks a seasoned professional to establish and drive an AWS FinOps operating model, providing governance, coordination, and execution oversight for cloud financial management and optimization initiatives.

The role collaborates across Application, Data, Infrastructure, CloudOps, and Finance to move identified AWS cost optimization opportunities from discovery through realization, delivering measurable financial benefits and improved governance.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of project/program management experience, preferably supporting AWS cloud or FinOps programs.
• Strong understanding of AWS cloud financial management and cost optimization concepts.
• Experience establishing governance and operating processes.
• Strong cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive identified opportunities from action to closure and benefit realization.
• Strong communication, tracking, and executive reporting skills.
• FinOps and/or AWS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and operationalize the AWS FinOps organization, governance model, processes, roles, and operating cadence.
• Manage AWS FinOps initiatives, priorities, milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items.
• Coordinate across Application, Data, Infrastructure, CloudOps, and Finance teams to drive AWS FinOps activities.
• Drive identified AWS cost optimization opportunities from identification through execution and closure.
• Track optimization opportunities, accountable owners, target dates, expected benefits, and realized savings.
• Facilitate regular FinOps governance, cost optimization, and stakeholder review meetings.
• Coordinate AWS budgeting, forecasting, spend tracking, and variance reviews.
• Develop and maintain FinOps dashboards, KPIs, project plans, and executive reporting.
• Drive accountability and follow-up across cross-functional teams.
• Support continuous improvement and automation of FinOps governance and reporting processes.

Skills

PM Experience

AWS FinOps

Governance

Cross-functional coordination

Opportunity realization

Executive reporting

FinOps Certification

Job description

Company Overview

Req ID: 392863

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, NTT DATA's Client is currently seeking a professional to join their team in McKinney, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Role Summary

We are looking for a professional to establish and drive an AWS FinOps operating model, providing governance, coordination, and execution oversight for cloud financial management and optimization initiatives. The role will collaborate closely with Application, Data, Infrastructure, CloudOps, Finance, and other stakeholders to drive identified AWS optimization opportunities through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and operationalize the AWS FinOps organization, governance model, processes, roles, and operating cadence.
• Manage AWS FinOps initiatives, priorities, milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items.
• Coordinate across Application, Data, Infrastructure, CloudOps, and Finance teams to drive AWS FinOps activities.
• Drive identified AWS cost optimization opportunities from identification through execution and closure.
• Track optimization opportunities, accountable owners, target dates, expected benefits, and realized savings.
• Facilitate regular FinOps governance, cost optimization, and stakeholder review meetings.
• Coordinate AWS budgeting, forecasting, spend tracking, and variance reviews.
• Develop and maintain FinOps dashboards, KPIs, project plans, and executive reporting.
• Drive accountability and follow-up across cross-functional teams.
• Support continuous improvement and automation of FinOps governance and reporting processes.

Required Skills

• 8 to 10 years of strong project/program management experience, preferably supporting AWS cloud or FinOps programs.
• Good understanding of AWS cloud financial management and cost optimization concepts.
• Experience establishing governance and operating processes.
• Strong cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive identified opportunities from action to closure and benefit realization.
• Strong communication, tracking, and executive reporting skills.
• FinOps and/or AWS certification preferred.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

U.S. On Location / Hybrid NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $60/hr to $70/hr. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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