Sr. Program Manager, R&D Operations
Core
Define and mature FinOps capabilities to drive cloud cost transparency, savings, and accountability for CockroachDB's infrastructure.
Role type
Senior Technical Program Manager, FinOps
Builds
FinOps tooling platform, cost allocation models, executive dashboards, and governance frameworks
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure & Financial Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
FinOps tooling expertise (CloudZero, Vantage, Finout), cloud cost management (AWS, GCP, Azure), budgeting and forecasting, cost allocation methodologies, data analysis, cross-functional influence, AI tool integration
Preferred skills
FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) or higher, cloud platform certifications
Technologies
CloudZero, Vantage, Finout, AWS Cost Explorer, GCP Billing, Azure Cost Management, Looker, Tableau, Quicksight
Responsibilities
Own and evolve FinOps tooling platform; establish FinOps operating cadence and optimization backlog; build cost allocation frameworks; identify and prioritize cloud cost optimization opportunities; manage cloud budgets and forecasts; drive cost accountability via tagging and showback models; build executive-level dashboards; define governance frameworks and best practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC