Senior Cloud FinOps Lead - Remote

AHEAD; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AHEAD seeks a Managed Services Operations Lead, FinOps, to serve as the senior technical authority for cloud financial operations across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The role is performed remotely within the United States with up to 15 percent travel and occasional after-hours support.

You will drive AI-enabled optimization, define data models, and deliver productized, explainable FinOps offerings while mentoring delivery resources and coordinating with executives.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in cloud financial operations and cost optimization.
• Ability to lead complex client engagements and provide technical leadership.
• Excellent communication with executives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of FinOps solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Own cost visibility, allocation, and optimization across cloud platforms.
• Provide technical leadership without direct management.
• Develop technical roadmaps and delivery standards.
• Engage senior client leadership and sales teams.

Skills

Cloud FinOps

Technical leadership

Cost optimization

Executive communication

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

FinOps tooling

Job description

AHEAD seeks a Managed Services Operations Lead, FinOps, to serve as the senior technical authority for cloud financial operations across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The role is performed remotely within the United States with up to 15 percent travel and occasional after-hours support.

You will drive AI-enabled optimization, define data models, and deliver productized, explainable FinOps offerings while mentoring delivery resources and coordinating with executives.