Manager, Cloud FinOps Engineer

Working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. From optimizing production lines to breakthroughs in cell therapy, the work transforms patients’ lives and the careers of those who do it. BMS offers a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that support employees in both work and personal goals.

Position Summary

The Cloud FinOps Engineer is an IT and cloud engineering role responsible for enabling cost‑efficient, scalable, and well‑governed cloud usage across BMS’s multi‑cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). The role applies FinOps principles through technology, automation, and platform design, embedding cost visibility, optimization, and governance into cloud architectures, infrastructure‑as‑code, CI/CD pipelines, and operational workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Operations & FinOps Engineering: Perform day‑to‑day cloud cost and usage analysis across AWS, Azure, and GCP; enforce tagging; detect anomalies; operate and enhance cost observability solutions (dashboards, scorecards, unit‑economics views, usage trends); investigate cost spikes; identify gaps in cost governance and implement technical improvements.
• Platform Enablement & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as technical point of contact for cloud consumers; translate cost, utilization, and architectural patterns into engineering guidance; facilitate recurring consumption and optimization reviews; influence IT teams to adopt engineering‑led FinOps best practices; partner with Finance to provide reliable cost data and tooling.
• Cost Optimization & Engineering Execution: Independently analyze cloud usage to identify waste and inefficiencies; rightsizing compute and databases; storage tiering and lifecycle policies; Kubernetes and container cost drivers; data transfer and networking patterns; lead small‑to‑medium optimization initiatives; support commitment strategies (Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, CUDs); promote continuous, automated optimization.
• Automation, Tooling & Infrastructure As Code: Build automation solutions using Python; develop AWS services such as Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift, Step Functions; create and manage CloudFormation templates; integrate cost controls, tagging validation, and reporting into CI/CD pipelines; automate cost anomaly reporting, scheduled usage analysis, and data ingestion from billing systems; contribute to Auto Remediation Frameworks.
• Identity, Governance & Compliance Enablement: Apply IAM role‑based access knowledge to support secure, accountable cloud usage; ensure cost attribution and ownership are enforced and auditable; support compliance and audit needs with system‑generated evidence; collaborate with Security and Compliance to embed FinOps controls into platform standards.
• Collaboration & Cross‑Team Alignment: Work with SRE, Security, Network, Engineering, Product, and Procurement teams to integrate cost considerations into technical decisions; represent FinOps engineering on cross‑functional initiatives; communicate complex technical and cost concepts clearly across engineering, operational, and leadership audiences.

Qualifications & Experience

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related technical field.
  • 4–5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, platform operations, SRE, FinOps engineering, or cloud operations roles.
  • Strong understanding of cloud platforms and cost drivers (compute, storage, databases, networking).
  • Hands‑on experience with Python and clean, maintainable code.
  • Experience with AWS services (Lambda, databases, Step Functions), CloudFormation, and CI/CD pipeline concepts.
  • Advanced data and analytics skills: Excel, SQL, cost modeling, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight).
  • Working knowledge of GitHub and version control practices.
  • Understanding of tagging strategies, cost allocation, and showback/chargeback models.
  • Ability to independently scope and deliver moderately complex technical solutions.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Preferred:
  • FinOps Certified Practitioner or Analyst certification.
  • Experience with cloud billing and cost tools (AWS Cost Explorer, CUR, Billing Conductor, Budgets; Azure Cost Management; GCP Billing exports; enterprise tools such as Apptio Cloudability, Flexera, Finout).
  • Experience with Python and React for internal tools or dashboards.
  • Understanding of Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, and other commitment strategies.
  • Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Experience in large enterprise or regulated environments.
  • Familiarity with Auto Remediation Frameworks.

Compensation Overview

Princeton – NJ – US: $119,430 – $144,715 (full‑time employee basis). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available based on eligibility. Final compensation is determined by demonstrated experience and job‑related factors such as required skills, location, schedule, knowledge, and experience.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Well‑being Support: BMS Well‑Being Account, Living Life Better program, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well‑being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support.
• Work‑life Benefits: Flexible time off (unlimited for US exempt employees with manager approval), 11 paid national holidays, paid vacation (e.g., 160 hours annual for new hires in certain locations), optional holidays, unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, various leaves of absence, and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day.