Cloud FinOps Project Manager / Programme Lead

Unleash transformative impact — lead the future of Cloud Economics & FinOps! Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model (2 days per week from the office). As a Cloud FinOps Project Manager / Programme Manager – Technology Infrastructure Optimization, you will be working for our client, a global leader in financial services, focused on redefining technology infrastructure cost management. You will drive large-scale transformation initiatives to optimize cloud and on-premise data center expenditures, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence. This role offers a unique chance to shape innovation at a high level and accelerate your leadership career in a dynamic environment. Your main responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end management of technology infrastructure cost transformation programmes, from design and planning to successful delivery. • Develop project scope, desired outcomes, plans, budgets, resource estimates, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies. • Present key insights and performance metrics to senior leadership, supporting decision-making processes. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including technology, operations, risk, and compliance to ensure seamless programme execution. • Act as the primary contact for senior stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations. • Provide domain expertise in Cloud Economics and FinOps best practices to guide transformation efforts. • Lead Change Management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and tools, driving continuous improvement. • Analyse programme outcomes to identify lessons learned and optimize future initiatives. You're ideal for this role if you have: • 10+ years of experience in Technology programme and project management, preferably within a global financial services organization. • Proven success in delivering complex technology infrastructure transformation projects across Cloud and On-Premise Data Centres. • Strong knowledge of FinOps principles and practical application in cost management. • Hands-on experience with cloud cost management tools such as Cloudability or Apptio One. • Expertise in Agile and DevOps methodologies. • Effective leadership skills with experience managing distributed teams across geographies. • Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences. • Fluency in English (minimum level: Fluent). • Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience. It is a strong plus if you have: • Certifications in Cloud or FinOps (e.g., AWS FinOps Certification, Cloud Financial Management). • Experience working in a highly regulated environment. Language Required for the role: • Fluent English Eligibility for the role: • Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role. We offer you: ITDS Business Consultants is involved in various, innovative, and professional IT projects for international companies in the financial industry in Europe. We offer an environment for professional, ambitious, and driven people. The offer includes: • Stable and long-term cooperation with very good conditions • Enhance your skills and develop your expertise in the financial industry • Work on the most strategic projects available in the market • Define your career roadmap and develop yourself in the best and fastest possible way by delivering strategic projects for different clients of ITDS over several years • Participation in Social Events, training, and work in an international environment • Access to an attractive Medical Package • Access to Multisport Program #GETREADY Internal job ID #8862 You can report violations in accordance with ITDS’s Whistleblower Procedure available here.