Lead Principal, IT Planning & Analytics

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Lead Principal, IT Planning & Analytics

SALARY : $140K - 160K PLUS 15% BONUS

LOCATION : CHICAGO, IL

HYBRID 3 DAYS ONSITE

This is all about cost optimization

Finops

Apptio one is a plus

Some sort of platform that you can build metrics in, like tableau, power bi, etc.

They would like to see someone who comes from thirty million in cloud spend or higher

SELLING POINTS : IT Cost Transparency module in Apptio implementing cost frameworks and governance of technology budget planning and forecasting experience with finops. IT finance cost modeling experience in data centers, network, end user storage applications Apptio one, cloudability, cloud health aws cost experience AWS quickSight or detailed IT cost models required

IT Planning & Analytics role is responsible for measuring and monitoring the performance of public cloud investments as well as maturing the IT Cost Transparency module in Apptio. This role ensures the efficient and cost-effective use of cloud resources by implementing cost management frameworks to support organizational objectives.

Responsibilities :

Prepare and analyze public cloud forecasts and budgets. Monitor and analyze public cloud financial performance and recommend strategies for optimization. Design, implement and monitor financial infrastructure metrics.

Apply the FinOps framework to maximize the business value of the public cloud with coordination across business, engineering, and finance teams. Partner cross-functionally to plan and execute cloud optimization opportunities and comply with associated governance controls.

Design, configure, validate, and maintain cloud transparency and total cost of ownership reporting.

Model complex business problems, discover business insights, and identify opportunities using mining and visualization techniques

Participates in review process to ensure overall budget / forecast consolidation and rationalization.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience :

Previous work experience in FinOps required with a strong background in Technology Business Management or IT Finance.

Experience modeling cloud service costs required

Experience financially modeling IT expenses such as application total cost of ownership (TCO) and business capability TCO. Preferred cost modeling experience would include data centers, network, end user compute, storage, virtual environments, application development, and IT operations.

Highly motivated individual that assumes ownership of their projects. Ability to provide solutions that meet the business objectives and deliver on time, on budget, with a high degree of quality

Ability to work efficiently and effectively with multiple levels of management and staff across the organization

Previous work experience in a highly regulated, capital markets company preferred

Technical Skills

Experience with Apptio One, Cloudability, CloudHealth, AWS Cost Explorer, AWS QuickSight, or detailed IT cost models required

FinOps Certification, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or other cloud certifications preferred

Certified TBM Executive (CTBME), Recognized TBMA (RTBMA), Elite TBMA (ETBMA) a plus

Education and Background

Bachelor s Degree in Information Systems, Business Management, Finance, or related field

MBA or related graduate level course work a plus]

Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience