IT Program Manager, FinOps Lead

Role Overview

The IT Program Management Lead will connect financial, workforce, vendor, and technology insights to help leaders make informed decisions about investments and operational priorities. The role requires strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, strategic perspective, and the ability to build consensus and influence across teams.

What You Will Do

Drive financial transparency and technology investment optimization by analyzing operating expenses, capital funding, labor costs, and technology spend. Manage and optimize vendor and contract portfolios. Lead workforce and resource planning activities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Success in this highly visible role requires strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, strategic perspective, and the ability to build consensus and influence across teams.

Requirements

• 8+ years of Infrastructure Financial Operations Management Experience
• Proven experience analyzing complex financial, operational, and workforce data and translating findings into actionable business recommendations
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, expense management, and financial analysis in a large enterprise environment
• Experience managing technology vendor relationships, contract renewals, license utilization, forecasts, and spend optimization
• Demonstrated ability to build dashboards, reporting, and executive-level presentations that turn complex information into clear insights
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, reconcile data across systems, challenge assumptions, and recommend improvements
• Demonstrated success collaborating with technology, finance, procurement, and business stakeholders and influencing decisions without direct authority
• Proficiency with data analysis and reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Apptio, or comparable platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technology and financial concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and drive results in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment

Benefits

• Bonus or incentive opportunities