Technical Project Manager

Key Skills: Cost Optimization, FinOps, Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Project Management, Agile, Scrum, PMP, Kubernetes, Docker, Serverless, Stakeholder Management, Governance, JIRA, Confluence, Cost Governance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end cost optimization projects--from initial discovery and feasibility assessment to execution and post-implementation review.
• Develop project scopes, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Define and measure success metrics for cost optimization initiatives (e.g., ROI, cost savings, time-to-implement).
• Work closely with DevOps/Engineering teams to propose architectural changes that reduce cost while maintaining performance.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, and Product Management to communicate cost savings goals, project status, and ROI.
• Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings, ensuring alignment on priorities, resources, and timelines.
• Establish and maintain cloud cost governance policies, standards, and best practices.
• Stay up to date with vendor pricing models, discount programs, and industry trends (e.g., AWS savings plans, Azure Hybrid Benefit, GCP committed use discounts).
• Provide training or guidance to teams on cost-conscious design, deployments, and operations.

Experience Required:

• 3-7 years of experience in project/program management roles, preferably in cloud technology or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success leading cost optimization, FinOps, or cloud infrastructure initiatives.
• Hands-on familiarity with AWS, Azure, and GCP services, cost models, and native monitoring tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, GCP Billing).
• Knowledge of containerization and serverless services (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, Lambda, Azure Functions, Cloud Functions) is a plus.
• Strong skills in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or PMP/Prince2 project methodologies.
• Proficient with project management tools like JIRA, Trello, MS Project and collaboration platforms like Confluence, SharePoint.

Education: B.Tech M.Tech (Dual), B.E., B.Tech, Masters