Director Cloud FinOps at Servicenow
Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Nov, 25

Salary

331100.0

Posted On

02 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Espp, Base Pay, Flexible Spending Accounts, Soft Skills

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

Company Description
It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.
Job Description

SOFT SKILLS

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to present financial insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Proactive and self-driven mindset.
    For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $189,200 - $331,100 plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs.
    Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
    Additional Information
Responsibilities

ROLE

This role will be responsible for establishing a long-range plan and monthly forecast of public cloud cost & usage, identifying and tracking optimization opportunities, and working closely with engineering teams to ensure efficient resource usage. The Director of Cloud FinOps will also handle commit-based-discount coverage & utilization, cost & usage tool dashboarding. The position will report to the Vice President of Technology Business Management & FinOps

WHAT YOU GET TO DO IN THIS ROLE:

  • Monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud spending across AWS, GCP and Azure
  • Collaborate with Engineering teams to implement cost-effective cloud solutions
  • Develop and maintain cloud cost forecasting models
  • Manage commit-based discounts to optimize long-term costs
  • Provide visibility and insights into cloud expenses through dashboards and reports
  • Define and implement cost allocations to measure unit metrics of cost per customer and cost per instance
  • Define and promote best practices for cloud cost governance
  • Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement in cost management
    Qualifications

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU HAVE:

  • Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI’s potential impact on the function or industry.
  • Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in a FinOps or cloud financial management role
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or other cloud providers is a strong plus
  • Deep knowledge of cloud cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Google Cloud Billing, CloudHealth, Cloudability, home-grown cost-and usage tool)
  • Strong experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and enterprise-level cost optimization strategies
  • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and partner closely with Engineering, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, IT, Cloud Computing, or Business) is a strong plus
  • Someone who actively contributes to the FinOps community, speaks at conferences, or is regarded as a trendsetter in cloud financial management
  • Full professional proficiency in English (mandatory)
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