Cost Optimization Project Lead

vor 6 Stunden


Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland ABOUT YOU Vollzeit
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Optimization Project Lead to join our IT Cost Controlling Team at ABOUT YOU Tech. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in optimizing our IT costs and driving business growth.

Job Description

The successful candidate will oversee a varied portfolio of cost-related IT projects, including but not limited to AWS and other significant IT expenditures. You will be responsible for managing cost-saving projects and processes, with a focus on AWS cost structure and saving potential. This role requires close collaboration with C-Level executives and the management team to manage the financial aspects of our cloud infrastructure, negotiate with software vendors, and enhance IT project management processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead multiple tech projects, ranging from 2 weeks to 6 months, focusing on cost-saving initiatives in IT, vendor negotiations, and contract management.
  • Collaborate with IT project managers, controllers, and technical leads to optimize the IT cost structure.
  • Handle end-to-end contract management, including planning, negotiating, monitoring contracts, verifying invoices, and conducting tenders to achieve the best price/value composition.
  • Prepare and monitor cost reports, such as monthly cost reports and KPI reports, in cooperation with stakeholders.
  • Direct and actively plan the IT budget across multiple teams for IT vendors and hosting costs.
  • Gain insights into a broad spectrum of projects, processes, tools, and cutting-edge technologies (e.g., AWS, Datadog) while working with various teams to establish FinOps principles.
  • Regularly discuss, align, and report project statuses with leads, top management, and the Tech team.
  • Identify issues and devise efficient, pragmatic solutions to overcome blockers.
  • Select and evaluate new software and negotiate with vendors.
About You
  • You have at least 2 years of experience in agile IT project management.
  • Familiar with cloud services, especially AWS services ensuring optimal cost-effectiveness and smooth operations would be helpful.
  • Possess a solid financial background, including managing and operating cost centers.
  • Skilled in negotiating with software vendors to secure the best terms and prices.
  • Proficient in contract management from negotiation to execution and oversight.
  • A proven track record in managing IT projects using agile methodologies.
  • Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
  • Proactive, hands-on, and able to solve problems creatively.
Benefits
  • Hierarchical salary of €75,000 - €90,000 per year
  • Hybrid working model allowing remote work on Mondays and Fridays
  • Daily fresh fruit
  • Sport courses
  • Exclusive employee discounts
  • Free beverages
  • Sprachkurse language courses
  • Company events
  • Relocation support
  • Mobility bonus
  • State-of-the-art technologies
  • Zentrale Lage central location
  • Flexible working hours
  • Betriebliche Altersvorsorge occupational pension scheme
  • Weiterbildungs-angebote continuing education opportunities
  • Hunde erlaubt dogs allowed
  • AY Academy
  • Feedbackkultur feedback culture


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