Senior Program Manager Cloud Cost Optimization & FinOps
Location: 100% Remote Canada
Experience: 10 Years
Rate: $72 to $75 CAD PH
Role Summary: NearSource is looking for a Senior Program Manager to lead cloud cost optimization and FinOps initiatives across large-scale cloud environments. This role will drive measurable cost savings while improving governance transparency and financial accountability across engineering and infrastructure teams. The position partners closely with senior technical and finance stakeholders to operationalize cost optimization at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end FinOps programs including intake prioritization execution tracking and executive-level reporting
- Drive cloud cost optimization initiatives across AWS Azure and GCP environments
- Identify and execute savings opportunities such as rightsizing idle resource cleanup reserved instances and savings plans storage tiering lifecycle management and egress optimization
- Establish and manage an operating cadence including weekly cost reviews savings backlog tracking and variance and anomaly analysis
- Improve cost visibility and accountability through tagging standards showback and chargeback readiness and executive dashboards
- Partner with engineering infrastructure and finance leaders to align cost optimization with platform and business goals
- Develop repeatable playbooks guardrails and governance models to sustain cost improvements beyond the engagement
Must-Have Skills
- 10 years of program or project management experience in cloud platform or infrastructure environments
- Proven success driving cloud cost reduction initiatives in AWS and Azure environments
- Strong understanding of cloud billing models pricing structures and cost drivers
- Expertise in leading cross-functional programs with senior engineering and finance stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and executive updates
Nice-to-Have Skills
- FinOps certification
- Experience working in containerized or Kubernetes-based environments
- Hands-on exposure to BI and dashboarding tools such as PowerBI Tableau or Looker
Apply now or share your resume with salary expectations at
Thank you for considering a career with us. Once you submit your application our Talent Acquisition team will review your profile carefully. If there is a strong match we will reach out to discuss your experience role details compensation and next steps. While we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to volume we sincerely appreciate your interest.
About NearSource: NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams deliver impactful technology solutions and work directly on long-term high-impact client initiatives across industries.
Equal Opportunity Statement: NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race gender religion sexual orientation age disability or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.
Senior Program Manager Cloud Cost Optimization & FinOps Location: 100% Remote CanadaExperience: 10 YearsRate: $72 to $75 CAD PH Role Summary: NearSource is looking for a Senior Program Manager to lead cloud cost optimization and FinOps initiatives across large-scale cloud environments. This role wi...
Senior Program Manager Cloud Cost Optimization & FinOps
Location: 100% Remote Canada
Experience: 10 Years
Rate: $72 to $75 CAD PH
Role Summary: NearSource is looking for a Senior Program Manager to lead cloud cost optimization and FinOps initiatives across large-scale cloud environments. This role will drive measurable cost savings while improving governance transparency and financial accountability across engineering and infrastructure teams. The position partners closely with senior technical and finance stakeholders to operationalize cost optimization at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end FinOps programs including intake prioritization execution tracking and executive-level reporting
- Drive cloud cost optimization initiatives across AWS Azure and GCP environments
- Identify and execute savings opportunities such as rightsizing idle resource cleanup reserved instances and savings plans storage tiering lifecycle management and egress optimization
- Establish and manage an operating cadence including weekly cost reviews savings backlog tracking and variance and anomaly analysis
- Improve cost visibility and accountability through tagging standards showback and chargeback readiness and executive dashboards
- Partner with engineering infrastructure and finance leaders to align cost optimization with platform and business goals
- Develop repeatable playbooks guardrails and governance models to sustain cost improvements beyond the engagement
Must-Have Skills
- 10 years of program or project management experience in cloud platform or infrastructure environments
- Proven success driving cloud cost reduction initiatives in AWS and Azure environments
- Strong understanding of cloud billing models pricing structures and cost drivers
- Expertise in leading cross-functional programs with senior engineering and finance stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and executive updates
Nice-to-Have Skills
- FinOps certification
- Experience working in containerized or Kubernetes-based environments
- Hands-on exposure to BI and dashboarding tools such as PowerBI Tableau or Looker
Apply now or share your resume with salary expectations at
Thank you for considering a career with us. Once you submit your application our Talent Acquisition team will review your profile carefully. If there is a strong match we will reach out to discuss your experience role details compensation and next steps. While we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to volume we sincerely appreciate your interest.
About NearSource: NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams deliver impactful technology solutions and work directly on long-term high-impact client initiatives across industries.
Equal Opportunity Statement: NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race gender religion sexual orientation age disability or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.
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