Technical Spend Optimizer / Manager, Software Engineering
Core
Strategic technology leadership role driving enterprise-wide technology rationalization, vendor optimization, software asset governance, and engineering cost efficiency.
Role type
Manager, Technology Strategy & FinOps
Builds
Executive reporting on technology spend, multi-year standardization roadmaps, TCO/ROI models, and migration frameworks.
Domain
Enterprise Software Engineering & Cloud Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Technology portfolio analysis, Cloud platform expertise (Azure/AWS/GCP), Vendor contract negotiation, Total Cost of Ownership modeling, Migration strategy planning, Enterprise architecture governance, Financial modeling, Cross-functional leadership, Data-driven decision making, Strategic sourcing
Preferred skills
Insurance domain knowledge, FinOps frameworks, Software asset management, Enterprise standardization leadership, Procurement practices
Technologies
Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, SaaS, PaaS
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain enterprise technology inventory; Define technology standards and consolidation opportunities; Partner with procurement to optimize vendor pricing; Quantify switching costs and build business cases; Lead engineering migration initiatives; Create executive dashboards for technology spend.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with strategic advisory
