Director, Cloud FinOps - Remote

$122,100 - $234,700/Yr

UnitedHealth Group - Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time - Director

Remote - Eden Prairie, MN

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About the position

The Director of Cloud FinOps at Optum is responsible for optimizing cloud usage and costs, ensuring effective forecasting, and maximizing the organization's cloud commitments. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including CIO organizations and cloud service providers, to achieve significant cost savings while maintaining operational efficiency. The position requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, financial modeling, and strategic planning to align with business objectives and enhance health outcomes through technology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technology/cloud usage expert, providing insights on cloud cost reporting mechanisms and usage strategies.
• Manage UHG's cloud commitments and operational impacts related to cloud usage.
• Develop and implement cloud forecasting strategies, estimating impacts of technology changes on forecasts.
• Maximize UHG's cloud position by defining vendor commitment strategies and managing P&L impacts of forecast gaps.
• Partner with CIO organizations and major consumers to achieve cloud cost savings and collaborate with cloud teams for successful outcomes.
• Create clear and actionable communications for stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely updates.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Expertise in cloud usage, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Strong understanding of cloud service provider reporting mechanisms and commercial implementations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with chargeback/showback models for cloud usage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contributions.