What are the responsibilities and job description for the Need FinOps Lead in Dallas, TX (Hybrid) position at Intento Analytics LLC?
Job Details
- ob Description: The Role:Responsibilities:What You ll Bring:
- Customer Engagement & Assessment:
- Lead customer engagements to assess current AWS cost structures and identify optimization opportunities.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of AWS usage patterns, billing data, and infrastructure architecture.
- Present findings and recommendations to customer stakeholders, including C-level executives and application owners.
- Strategic Planning & Implementation:
- Develop comprehensive FinOps strategies and implementation plans tailored to each customer's specific needs and goals.
- Define clear objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and success metrics for cost optimization initiatives.
- Create detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Technical Leadership & Implementation:
- Technically lead implementation teams in executing cost optimization strategies, including right-sizing, reserved instances, savings plans, and auto-remediation techniques.
- Design and implement automated cost optimization solutions using AWS services and third-party tools.
- Work with application owners to optimize application architectures and resource utilization.
- Guide the team on infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices when related to cost.
- Best Practices & Knowledge Sharing:
- Develop and maintain FinOps best practices, documentation, and training materials.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS cost optimization trends and technologies.
- Share knowledge and expertise with internal teams and customers through workshops, presentations, and publications.
- Reporting & Monitoring:
- Establish robust cost monitoring and reporting mechanisms using AWS Cost Explorer, CloudWatch, and other FinOps tools.
- Generate regular reports on cost savings, performance metrics, and progress against goals.
- Proactively identify and address cost anomalies and potential risks.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, and customer support.
- Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on FinOps matters.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Personal Attributes:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in FinOps, cloud cost management, or related roles.
- Proven track record of leading successful AWS cost optimization initiatives for enterprise customers.
- Deep understanding of AWS services, pricing models, and cost management tools.
- Experience with automation and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
- Experience with infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- AWS certifications (e.g., Certified Cloud Practitioner, Certified Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.
- Experience with FinOps tools like Cloudability, Apptio Cloudability, or similar.
About Us- Customer-focused and results-oriented.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- We re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you.
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced FinOps Lead to drive AWS cost optimization initiatives for our diverse customer base. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of AWS services, cost management principles, and FinOps best practices. You will lead customer engagements, identify cost-saving opportunities, develop strategic implementation plans, and technically guide implementation teams to realize tangible cost reductions. This role requires strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with customer stakeholders and internal teams.
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