Head of FinOps / Cloud Optimization

Virtasant is a global cloud services provider with industry-leading technology, capabilities, and people. We have been working in the cloud, testing the limits of its capabilities, since the start. To do this, we have built one of the world’s largest fully remote organizations. We transform, build, and optimize products on the cloud every day, helping companies make the most of the cloud’s native capabilities.

Our goal is to help organizations thrive in the Cloud, and we offer a wide range of services and technology platforms to help them accelerate and optimize their cloud journey. One of our most important and differentiated capabilities is our cloud optimization offering, which leverages a unique blend of deep cloud expertise, proprietary optimization technology, and proven FinOps methods to help organizations maximize Cloud efficiency.

In this role, you will be taking over and scaling our existing business to the next level, interacting with all teams across our organization. You will also be responsible for the full lifecycle of our FinOps and Cloud Optimization offering.  You will position yourself as the driving force and thought leader behind our offering, representing Virtasant in the FinOps Foundation and building a global team that will help leading organizations reduce cloud spending and maximize their cloud efficiency.

This is a remote position that can be done from anywhere in the world, though working times must have some overlap with clients in North America and Europe. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a high-growth global business in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.

Responsibilities:

• Build and lead our FinOps and Cloud Optimization practice globally.  You will be responsible for our methods, our team, and the global P&L of the practice.
• Develop our methods, drive the continued build-out of our optimization technology, and lead our contributions to the broader FinOps community.
• Build a world-class global team – hire and lead global teams of Virtasant professionals to delight our clients and provide our people with rewarding, challenging work.
• Bring Virtasant’s unique Cloud Optimization value proposition to life through marketing, research, and publications.

Requirements:

• Significant experience (5+ years) managing complex technology projects as part of a consulting or professional services organization, ideally with a focus on public cloud technologies.
• Experience leading FinOps initiatives, FinOps certification, and familiarity with cloud cost reduction concepts.
• Familiarity with the “Big 3” cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their product suites.
• Experience building out delivery frameworks and establishing program management metrics, tracking and reporting for organizations and projects of various sizes.
• Comprehensive understanding of the business and its goals in the long term.
• Determination to grow this new exciting area of Cloud development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).
• A track record of success managing and growing a global P&L, including offering development, team building, and delivery leadership.