OPEN: FinOps Product Owner/Practitioner

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: FinOps Product Owner/Practitioner Resume Due Date: Wednesday, October 1st, (5:00PM EST) Job ID: 25- Number of Vacancies: 1 Level: MP4 Duration: 12 Months Hours of work: 35 Hours per week Location: Temp: Brock Road Pickering, Base: Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa Work Mode: Hybrid – 3 days remote Job Overview The FinOps Product Owner leads the vision, strategy, and execution of financial operations (FinOps) initiatives centered around Microsoft Azure. This role connects engineering, finance, and business teams to optimize Azure cloud spending, improve financial transparency, and ensure accountability. The FinOps Product Owner defines product requirements, prioritizes features, and partners with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities will include: Backlog Management: Own and manage the FinOps product backlog in Azure DevOps, defining and prioritizing features and user stories based on business value and technical feasibility. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, finance, procurement, and business teams to understand requirements and drive Azure cost optimization initiatives. Roadmap Planning: Develop and maintain a product roadmap for FinOps initiatives aligned with organizational goals and the Azure cloud strategy. Data & ETL Oversight: Oversee and drive the ETL processes to aggregate, clean, and transform Azure cost and usage data for analysis and reporting. Reporting & Dashboards: Oversee and drive the design and delivery of actionable dashboards and reports, providing clear insights into Azure cloud spend, usage, and optimization opportunities. Process Improvement: Develop and implement processes for Azure cost allocation, budgeting, forecasting, chargebacks, and financial governance. FinOps Advocacy: Champion FinOps best practices, driving a culture of financial accountability and cloud cost awareness across the organization. Vendor Engagement: Liaise with Microsoft and third-party vendors to leverage cost management tools, discounts, and programs. Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to financial policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls related to Azure cloud expenditures. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related field. (Master’s degree or relevant certifications such as FinOps Certified Practitioner or Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus.) Experience: 3+ years in product management, cloud financial management, cloud operations, or a related field, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. Skills: Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for backlog and agile project management. Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure services, billing, and cost management. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to translate complex technical and financial concepts into actionable business requirements. Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills. Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.