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FinOps Product Owner (Azure Cloud Financial Management)
Job Description
- Product Backlog Ownership: Manage and prioritize the FinOps product backlog using Azure DevOps, ensuring features and user stories align with business priorities and technical feasibility.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with engineering, finance, procurement, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and drive initiatives that optimize Azure cloud costs.
- Roadmap Development: Create and maintain a clear product roadmap aligned with organizational goals and Azure cloud strategy.
- Data and ETL Oversight: Oversee ETL processes that aggregate, clean, and transform Azure cost and usage data for reporting and analysis.
- Reporting and Dashboards: Lead the design and delivery of actionable dashboards and reports that provide insights into Azure spend, usage patterns, and optimization opportunities.
- Process Optimization: Develop and implement financial governance processes including cost allocation, budgeting, forecasting, and chargebacks for Azure cloud services.
- FinOps Advocacy: Promote FinOps best practices to build a culture of financial accountability and cost awareness within the organization.
- Vendor Relations: Engage with Microsoft and third-party vendors to maximize the use of cost management tools, discounts, and programs.
- Compliance and Governance: Ensure all Azure cloud financial activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Finance, Business, or related discipline. Advanced degrees or certifications such as FinOps Certified Practitioner or Microsoft Azure certifications are advantageous.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in product management, cloud financial management, or cloud operations, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
- Technical Skills: Proficient with Azure DevOps for backlog and agile management. Strong understanding of Azure services, billing structures, and cost management.
- Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities, able to translate complex financial and technical data into clear business requirements.
- Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills for managing stakeholder relationships and cross-functional collaboration.
Meet Your Recruiter
Christopher Malcovish
Sr. Recruiter / Account Manager
As a Senior Technical Recruiter at Spirit Omega Staffing in Calgary, Alberta, I lead full-cycle recruitment for complex engineering and technology positions across multiple industries, with a strong emphasis on the oil and gas sector. With over 12 years of experience in talent acquisition and human resources, I bring a deep understanding of the unique workforce demands across sectors such as energy, biomedical, commercial property management, aerospace, and defense.
At Spirit Omega, I partner with hiring managers, C-suite leaders, and project stakeholders to deliver customized staffing solutions that align with business strategy and technical requirements. My expertise includes sourcing and securing high-caliber candidates for roles in software development, infrastructure, automation, mechanical and electrical engineering, and project management. I maintain and optimize applicant tracking systems (ATS), including Avature, and ensure a seamless candidate experience from outreach through onboarding.
I also work closely with immigration teams and third-party vendors to support workforce mobility and compliance in both Canadian and U.S. markets. A SHRM-CP certified professional, I hold a BA and MS in Human Resources Management and Services from Southern New Hampshire University.
My mission at Spirit Omega is to build diverse, qualified talent pipelines that fuel innovation and performance across the industries shaping our future — from energy and infrastructure to advanced technology and defense — with a special focus on oil and gas-related engineering roles that are critical to operational success and long-term sustainability.