Senior Staff Technical Program Manager - FinOps

Montreal, Remote. Posted a month ago

The role

You will own the strategy for cloud, vendor, and AI cost management across the organization. You will build FinOps frameworks for AI and develop technical automations, dashboards, and optimization recommendations.

What you will do

Define the FinOps strategy for cloud, vendor, and AI cost management
Build the framework for managing AI cost
Analyze cloud usage, vendor contracts, and AI spend to identify inefficiencies
Build or shape dashboards, automations, and monitoring systems
Propose specific technical optimizations
Oversee and execute multiple cost-optimization initiatives
Own the reporting structure for cost attribution, monitoring, and alerting
Partner with FP&A to establish key cost metrics
Manage cross-functional dependencies across SRE, Engineering, Data, FP&A, and Procurement
Mentor other TPMs

Required qualifications

Experience owning both the strategy and execution for a cloud, vendor or AI cost optimization program
Deep knowledge of the AI vendor landscape including pricing models and contract structures
Technical depth in cloud architecture, cost management, and optimization techniques to build or evaluate dashboards and automation
Experience navigating an area with no established playbook
Track record of running large, cross-organizational programs spanning multiple business units
Strong executive communication skills

Benefits

Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
Equity options
Contributions to your pension plan
Training opportunities
Health and wellness credit
Time off to volunteer
Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees or sponsored sports teams
Computer purchase program for a personal Macbook
Enhanced parental leave

Before you apply

Applicants must disclose any criminal convictions
Criminal record checks are conducted as part of the hiring process

About the company

Lightspeed is a commerce platform that helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Founded in 2005, the company is dual-listed on the NYSE and TSX with teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.