<h3>Practice Lead, Cost Optimization (FinOps)</h3><p>Virtasant is a global technology company dedicated to helping organizations maximize the value of the cloud and modern technologies. We specialize in modernizing applications, managing infrastructure, and optimizing cloud spend. </p><p>We are seeking an experienced leader to scale Virtasant’s Cost Optimization (FinOps) practice. This strategic role involves building and growing our FinOps offerings, leading the continued build-out of our automation platform, collaborating with clients to design and deliver impactful solutions, and ensuring exceptional outcomes in complex, large-scale engagements. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of FinOps principles, experience working with large enterprises, and a strong track record in services organizations, including pre-sales, solution design, and engagement delivery.</p><p>This role is an opportunity to build something special and do it with an amazing global team, working with some of the world’s leading companies. Virtasant is fully remote, so you can work from anywhere and build your team with the best technology professionals from all over the world. If you are looking for a role that offers a significant challenge, unlimited growth, and the opportunity to build an amazing business, this role is for you.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Building and leading Virtasant’s Cost Optimization business globally</li><li>Defining service offerings, frameworks, methodologies, and delivery models</li><li>Recruiting, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of FinOps consultants and engineers</li><li>Engaging directly with clients to assess needs, design solutions, and drive successful project delivery</li><li>Ensuring consistent high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction across all engagements</li><li>Leading large-scale cloud cost optimization initiatives, delivering measurable savings and strategic value</li><li>Collaborating with sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies, proposals, RFP responses, and client presentations</li><li>Product leadership and management of our proprietary automation platform</li><li>Representing Virtasant within the industry, with particular emphasis on the FinOps Foundation, where we are a Premier Member and one of the longest-standing members.</li><li>Staying at the forefront of industry trends, tools, and best practices in FinOps and cloud cost optimization<br><br></li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in leading FinOps or Cloud Cost Optimization practices, preferably in a consulting or professional services environment</li><li>Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated cost models and optimization techniques</li><li>Strong understanding of FinOps principles, tools, and governance frameworks</li><li>Demonstrated success in pre-sales, solution design, and driving revenue growth</li><li>Experience delivering complex, enterprise-scale cloud cost management engagements</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global, remote environment</li><li>Relevant certifications (e.g., FinOps Certified Practitioner, cloud provider certifications) are a plus<br><br></li></ul><p>Why Join Virtasant?</p><ul><li>Fully-remote organization - you can work and hire from anywhere in the world</li><li>Highly-collaborative, fast-paced environment</li><li>Highly autonomous model - you will have the freedom to build and create, shaping the long-term vision and trajectory of our Cost Optimization business</li><li>Unlimited growth potential and profit sharing - as your practice grows, so will your responsibility and compensation<br><br></li></ul><p> </p>