Senior Technical Program Manager, Cost Management

• About Our Client:

The organization operates within the grocery delivery industry, addressing the challenge of providing accessible grocery and household goods to a broad community. It delivers an essential service relied upon by millions, while also offering flexible earning opportunities for workers. The company emphasizes a flexible work model that supports employees in choosing their preferred work environment, maintaining connection through regular events. The organization''s Cost Management team supports technical groups by enhancing cost visibility, streamlining software capitalization, and supporting R&D tax credit processes to improve reporting accuracy and investment clarity.

• About the Opportunity:

The Senior Technical Program Manager, Cost Management leads cross-functional programs that transform how R&D investments are managed, analyzed, and optimized. This role drives strategy, prioritizes initiatives, manages execution, and delivers data-driven insights that impact the technical roadmap. The position requires managing complexity, resolving ambiguity, and influencing leadership to ensure responsible innovation and measurable business outcomes, making a significant contribution to cost management and financial clarity within R&D.

• Responsibilities:

• Own the roadmap and execution of R&D cost management programs including software capitalization, cloud cost optimization, vendor spend governance, and financial reporting frameworks

• Lead cross-functional programs end-to-end, defining strategy, success metrics, and operating mechanisms

• Deliver monthly forecasts for key vendors and cost-saving initiatives

• Clarify complex areas such as cloud cost allocation, capitalization policy, and R&D tax credit qualification

• Collaborate with Accounting, Tax, and Finance to implement processes for capitalization, audit readiness, and vendor spend management with data quality controls

• Integrate financial analytics into technical decision-making by linking business value and ROI to R&D spend

• Establish and maintain mechanisms like cadences, dashboards, and KPIs to enhance cost visibility and budget stewardship

• Communicate priorities and sequence work to drive impact and scale processes in a fast-changing environment

• Requirements:

• 7+ years in technical program management, strategic finance, FinOps, or related roles within technology or R&D-focused settings

• 4+ years leading cross-functional programs involving engineering and finance such as cloud cost optimization, software capitalization, and R&D tax credits

• Experience with software capitalization processes and supporting audits across multiple cycles

• 3+ years managing cloud cost transparency and optimization on platforms like AWS or GCP

• Proficiency in SQL or advanced spreadsheet modeling and familiarity with BI dashboards

• Experience managing program-level budgets and vendor spend with alignment to business outcomes

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering, computer science, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a relevant technical field

• FinOps Certified Practitioner or equivalent with proven cloud cost optimization implementation

• Familiarity with AWS Cost Explorer, CUR, GCP Billing/BigQuery, and BI tools such as Looker

• Experience implementing budget governance frameworks for R&D

• Knowledge of software capitalization policies (ASC 350-40) and R&D tax credit processes in the U.S. and Canada

• Track record of delivering cost savings and efficiency improvements without compromising product velocity

• Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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