Cloud & Infrastructure - FinOps - Manager

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Platform Engineering & Architecture

Management Level
Manager

Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in infrastructure focus on designing and implementing robust, secure IT systems that support business operations. They enable the smooth functioning of networks, servers, and data centres to optimise performance and minimise downtime.

Those in cloud operations at PwC will focus on managing and optimising cloud infrastructure and services to enable seamless operations and high availability for clients. You will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing industry leading practices for cloud-based systems.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member's unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Cloud Operations team you will design and implement impactful FinOps operating models that align cloud consumption with financial accountability. As a Manager you will lead cross-functional workshops, mentor junior staff, and drive continuous improvement in cloud cost optimization, verifying that financial insights are effectively communicated to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

- Mentor junior staff to develop their skills in financial operations

- Analyze cloud consumption patterns to enhance financial accountability

- Establish leading practices for financial governance in cloud operations

- Work with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- At least 5 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Master's Degree preferred

- Certification(s) preferred: FinOps Certified Practitioner or Advanced Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional, Azure Administrator Associate or Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer, ITIL Foundation or Managing Professional

- Designing and implementing FinOps operating models

- Performing cloud cost analysis and optimization

- Managing project plans while mentoring junior staff

- Participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives

- Providing quality metrics and recommendations to enhance product stability and user experience

- Possessing proven communication and presentation skills to convey financial insights to technical and executive audiences

- Developing business cases and ROI analyses for modernization or migration programs

Travel Requirements
Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

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The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: