Financial Operations & Cloud Run Operations Lead

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Job Description:

Job Summary:  We are seeking a versatile and proactive Hybrid FinOps & Cloud Run Operations Leader to join our dynamic Cloud Operations team

 

Primary Responsibilities:  Contribute equally to optimizing our cloud financial operations and ensuring the reliable and efficient run of our applications and infrastructure across On Prem Datacenter, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure. 

 Collaborate closely with engineering, finance, and operations teams, leveraging your analytical skills and operational expertise to drive both cost efficiency and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Head Of Platforms North America, the candidate is ensuring the stability, integrity, operational performance, and financial performance of the Platforms and the associated services."

FinOps Activities - 50% 

• Lead, develop and implement FinOps best practices, policies, and procedures across our multi-cloud environment.

• Monitor and analyze cloud spending trends, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.

• Implement and manage cost allocation strategies, tagging policies, and chargeback/showback models.

• Utilize cloud provider cost management tools and third-party FinOps platforms to gain financial insights and drive action.

• Lead, drumbeat and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize resource utilization and implement cost-effective architectural patterns.

• Manage and optimize cloud commitments and discount programs.

• Contribute to cloud cost forecasting and budgeting processes.

• Generate reports and dashboards on cloud spending and optimization efforts.

Run Operations - 50% 

• Functionally Lead and coordinate all ITOps and Service Delivery Manager in the region

• Participate in incident response processes, including troubleshooting and resolving issues across our cloud platforms.

• Monitor the health and performance of cloud infrastructure and applications, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.

• Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions.

• Participate in change management processes, assessing operational impact and ensuring smooth deployments.

• Contribute to problem management efforts by identifying root causes of recurring operational issues.

• Execute operational tasks related to cloud infrastructure and application deployments.

• Maintain operational documentation and runbooks.

• Participate in on-call rotations as required.

 

Qualified Experience and Training: 

Education:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred

• Having a financial background is a plus

Experience:

Required

• 6+ Years of relevant Cloud Operations or OnPrem Hosting experience

• Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts and services on GCP, AWS, and Azure.

• Experience with cloud monitoring and logging tools.

• Familiarity with incident management, problem management, and change management processes.

• Experience with cloud cost management tools.

Preferred

• Aeronautical or Automotive Industry experience

• Knowledge of ITIL principles.

• Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python).

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication and collaboration skills.

• A strong interest in learning and applying FinOps principles.

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

• Working knowledge with AGILE development, SCRUM and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).

• Understanding of the industrial manufacturing environment/industry is an asset. 

Licensure/Certifications:

Required

• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Associate level for GCP, AWS, Azure).

Preferred

• ITIL Certified

• Safe Certified

• Agile Framework Certified

• VMware Certified

• Container solution Certified 

Travel Required: 

• Up to 10 % Domestic and International

Citizenship: 

•  Eligible for employment in the US

Clearance: 

• None

Qualified Skills:  

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and take action on it.

• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

• Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail. 

• Highly self-motivated and directed.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

 

Organizational information:

N+1: Ho Cloud and Hosting

N+2: Ho Digital US

 

Communication Skills: 

Required:

• Fluency in English is mandatory

Preferred:

• French, German language skills are a plus

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Required:

• Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Azure Governmental Cloud, On prem Datacenters technologies using VMWARE, Containers solutions, AIX Power Systems

Preferred:

Complexity of the Role:

 Being able to take decision having an impact of multiple Millions of USD

 Be capable of mentorship colleagues, Students, contractors  and drumbeat their daily activities

 Ensure the delivery of our vendors and contractors on Quality, Cost and Time

 Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.

 Lead functionally a team of Up to 10  people across North America and Europe (Internals and Externals)

Level of Decision Making: 

 

Direct Reports: 

Is this a people manager? No 

# of Exempt Reports:      

# of Non-exempt Reports:      

Job Dimensions: 

• Impact on a budget up to 15MUSD (US and Canada)

• Strategic influence on Technology choices impacting 10k + users

• Strategic influence on Budget allocation choices

• Tactical Responsibility on Budget spend

• Responsibility on Operations of various platforms across North America used by 10k + users

• Facing internal customers for Tactical and Strategic roadmaps

• Facing Contractors and Vendors 

Nature of Contacts: 

• Report, influence, Senior Leadership Team at least once a month

• Report, influence, support Management Team at least once a week

• Lead Functional and Operational Team at least once a day

• Gather needs, synchronize and follow Business Focal point at least once a week

• Ensure the Operations with the Contractors and Vendors everyday 

 

Physical Requirements: 

• Onsite or remote:  80%  onsite required (Mobile, Alabama)

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily

• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily

• Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily 

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. several times a month

• Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. several times a month 

• Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 50lbs/23kgs. not usually but might be several times a month 

• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. rarely  

• Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily 

• Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. rarely 

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. several times a month 

• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice. 

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. several times a week

• Personal Protective Equipment required:  Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.   

 

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

 

Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

 

NOTE:  Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.  This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Digital

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Job Posting End Date: 12.01.2025

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