The FinOps Foundation is a program of The Linux Foundation that includes 5300+ individual members, representing more than 1500 companies. You’ll be joining our fast moving team of 12 people who support the FinOps community. Our mission is to advance every individual who manages the value of cloud wherever they are by enriching connections, advancing careers and growth, and being the definitive resource for all FinOps practices. 

Job Description

The FinOps Foundation is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to support and develop ongoing processes to scale our operations for our growing community. If you are interested in being a part of a global team developing a robust training program, then this is the job for you!

The Senior Technical Program Manager responsibilities will spread across operational and tactical areas focused on two core programs, Community Working Group and Enterprise Membership.

Community Working Group Program

Operational

• Be the Glue -- center of activity, ensuring forward, timely momentum towards working group proposal plans, increasing cross-functional collaboration, and monitoring/optimizing staffing/tooling needs.

• Be the Generalist -- ability to accelerate working group deliverables via contribution. Contribution could include subject matter expertise, providing project management oversight, and/or soliciting interest to boost participation.

• Be the Operational interface between the working groups leads, foundation staff, and Governing Board / TAC. This includes establishing foundational working group operations, documentations and training for lead. Measuring key results and tracking status. Managing milestones and deliveries to key stakeholders.

Tactical

• Back-end operations: access controls, scheduling, documentation 

• Drive planning process, perform ongoing monitoring, and complete monthly lead check ins

Enterprise Membership Program

Operational

• Be the Coach -- Looking for opportunities to share knowledge and connect community expertise with Enterprise Members. 

• Be the Consignor - Connect Enterprises to foundation services and programs

  • Help boost exposure and enhance enterprises visibility within the global FinOps Foundation community and partners.

  • Curating tailored persona and scaled training to boost adoption

  • Execute on guided assessment and coaching will accelerate Enterprise

  • Help Enterprises grow and recruit the best talent to allow Enterprise to create a practice that sustains long term.

• Be the Operational interface between Enterprise Members and objective groups program development.

Tactical

• Back-end operations: tracking deliverables, scheduling cadence calls, documentation

• Drive quarterly business reviews with Enterprise Members and support sale inquires

Qualifications

• 3-5 years proven experience in similar roles, focusing on aligning external and / or internal organizations and stakeholders

• Experience with technical projects

• Very strong project management skills

Preferred

• Background with FinOps and/or Cloud Computing

The Linux Foundation is an all-remote-work organization that hires world-class talent. We are as passionate about providing a flexible and supportive work culture as we are about open-source software. Collaboration is in our DNA, and we pride ourselves on being able to work closely together while not being tied to an office. We offer exceptional benefits - e.g., top-of-the-line healthcare, unlimited PTO, Flex Fridays, and a 100% 401k match (up to the IRS-defined limit per year).

The Linux Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage anyone interested to apply! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.