What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead IT Planning & Analytics Specialist Apptio AWS position at Request Technology, LLC?
***We are unable to sponsor for this permanent full-time role***
***Position is bonus eligible***
Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Lead IT Planning & Analytics Specialist with strong Apptio and AWS experience. Candidate will be responsible for measuring and monitoring the performance of the 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:
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
Strong data transformation skills using MS Excel required
Expert with numbers, advanced analytical skills
Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
Ability to use mining and visualization techniques to spotlight insights and opportunities
Strong communication and presentation skills required
Certifications
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