Program Manager – Cloud Cost Optimization (FinOps)

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Program Manager – Cloud Cost Optimization (FinOps)

Location & Work Mode: Remote, Toronto, Canada

Experience Required: 10+ Years

Pay Rate: $72 to $75 CAD PH

Role Summary

We are hiring for a Principal Program Manager – Cloud Cost Optimization (FinOps) role. In this position, you will lead cloud cost optimization initiatives across AWS, Azure, and GCP, working closely with engineering, infrastructure, and finance teams. The focus of this role is to drive measurable savings and strengthen cloud cost governance at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end FinOps programs including intake, prioritization, execution, tracking, and executive-level updates
• Identify and drive cloud cost optimization initiatives such as rightsizing, idle resource cleanup, savings plans and reservations, storage lifecycle optimization, and egress reduction
• Establish and manage a consistent operating rhythm including weekly cost reviews, savings backlog management, and anomaly investigation
• Improve cost visibility and accountability through tagging standards, dashboards, and showback or chargeback readiness
• Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and finance stakeholders to promote cost-aware decision-making
• Create repeatable playbooks and guardrails to ensure cloud cost improvements are sustained beyond the engagement

Must-Have Skills

• 10+ years of program or project management experience in cloud, platform, or infrastructure environments
• Strong experience driving cloud cost optimization initiatives in AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Solid understanding of cloud billing models, pricing structures, and cost drivers
• Proven track record of delivering measurable cloud cost savings
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Comfortable working with senior engineering and technical leadership

Nice-to-Have / Preferred Skills

• FinOps certification
• Experience working in containerized or Kubernetes-based environments
• Exposure to BI and dashboarding tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or Looker
• Experience supporting cost governance, showback, or chargeback models

Interested in this opportunity? Apply now and our recruitment team will review your profile and reach out if it aligns with client requirements. We value every application and aim to respond to those closely matching the role criteria. Even if you don’t hear back this time, we encourage you to stay connected with us for future opportunities.

About Techedin

Techedin is a global IT staffing and technology services firm helping enterprises build high-performance tech teams. We support innovation at scale by connecting skilled professionals to leading companies and impactful projects. We prioritize transparency, responsiveness, and the right fit.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Techedin, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion drives us to create hiring experiences that are open, fair, and human-first.