Head of Cloud FinOps & IT Strategy

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a senior Finance/IT leader to direct Cloud FinOps, ITD governance, and program management initiatives within VDOT's IT division. You will oversee budgeting, cost controls, and procurement alignment with strategic business goals.

The role requires strategic planning, compliance acumen, and the ability to manage enterprise-wide IT programs across Virginia’s agencies.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and present findings.
• Experience managing procurement, budgeting and cloud FinOps processes.
• Knowledge of compliance techniques related to IT finance, procurement and FinOps.
• Experience leading large, enterprise-wide technology programs and strategic IT planning.
• Understanding Virginia procurement laws and VITA procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct Cloud FinOps management including cost allocation, budgeting, forecasting, and chargeback models.
• Oversee cloud cost reviews with engineering and business teams; enforce cost governance policies.
• Provide compliance management ensuring staff are aware of requirements and profiles.
• Manage ITD budget development, fiscal responsibilities, and governance programs within ITD.
• Direct development of ITD programs by defining requirements and approving policies and standards.
• Lead ITD strategic planning and governance initiatives and coordinate procurement of IT goods and services.

Skills

Cloud FinOps management

Procurement management

Vendor management

Budgeting & forecasting

Policy governance

IT governance

Strategic planning

Program management

Communication

Compliance management

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a senior Finance/IT leader to direct Cloud FinOps, ITD governance, and program management initiatives within VDOT's IT division. You will oversee budgeting, cost controls, and procurement alignment with strategic business goals.

The role requires strategic planning, compliance acumen, and the ability to manage enterprise-wide IT programs across Virginia’s agencies.