Logo
Oracle

Director - Cloud Investment Services

Oracle, Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 82007


Oracle Director - Cloud Investment Services - Cheyenne, Wyoming

Organization:

Software Investment Advisory focuses on developing and executing a consultative services strategy to help Oracle customers maximize the value from their Oracle investments. The objectives of the Software Investment Advisory business are centered on four key principles:Proactive Account Management with dedicated alignmentInvestment Maximization and helping customers realize the value of their Oracle Cloud Infrastructure subscriptionsCloud Transformation on OracleProviding Cloud Consulting Services by the Oracle Experts from Oracle (3rd Party Compete)The Role:Responsible specifically for delivering Cloud Investment Services to Oracle’s top strategic accounts that align with our Oracle’s customers' present and future needs:Rationalize and maximize the value of our Customer’s Oracle investmentMember of a team of 5 consultants specializing in cloud financial management for OCIAssist in creating and scaling new consulting services in the cloud financial management spaceAssist in OCI cloud financial management features/tool training for the larger SIA organization globally.Provide visibility into customers' cloud financial management implementation and identify potential cost/performance optimization opportunities.Scope:Partners with other Oracle lines of business: Sales, Account Directors, Product Management, Deal Management, etc.Reports to a functional managerWorks in assigned Account(s) or TerritoryResponsibilities:Responsible for taking ownership of a portfolio of strategic Oracle Customers, understanding their specific OCI needs, and presenting appropriate cloud financial management recommendationsIdentify customer's cloud financial management struggles/pain points and deliver OCI workshops structured around the three phases of FinOps (inform, optimize, operate)Provide creative solutions to customer’s OCI cloud financial management challenges.Identify common customer challenges/pain points within the cloud financial management for OCI space and provide product improvement suggestions to the OCI product Development teamResponsible for governance, which involves designing processes, procedures and long-term cloud roadmap to maximize value creation in accordance with Software Investment Advisory’s objectivesDrives strategic discussion with multiple stakeholders at various levels (including C level) and delivers professional presentations and tenders up to Board levelBuilds strong relationships internally and externally and acts as a facilitator for the flawless execution of Software Investment Advisory’s servicesLeads and contributes towards multiple virtual project teams aimed towards improving customer engagement and service enablementOperates in line with Oracle’s processes/procedures & core valuesSupports peers in acquiring experience (e.g. customer-facing situations, new products, new services)Qualification:University degree or equivalent combination of studies and experience10+ years experience in a customer-facing role in the technology industry: consulting, account management, value engineering, customer success, or cloud engineering4+ years of experience in the Cloud Financial Management, FinOps, or Cloud Center of Excellence space.FinOps Practitioner, CSAM, ITAM, PMP or other cloud-specific certifications preferredExperience with other CSP’s (AWS, GCP, Azure) cloud financial management features/toolsAbility to work in a consultative manner with the appropriate level of technical cloud financial management understanding (OCI SDK for Python, Java, or .NET and OCI CLI command reference)Experience with developing scripts using languages like Python, Java, and Terraform to implement automated cost optimization control & attribution policiesFull understanding of cloud cost management principles (budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, tagging, cost optimization, quotas, cost usage reports, and FinOps best practices)Ability to work on your own initiative and in many different and challenging environmentsStrong communication, presentation, business writing, and professional skills, including being able to liaise with both technical/business & internal/external contactsAbility to influence senior stakeholders in order to gain credibility quickly, inspire trust and confidenceAbility to determine client needs with innovative approachesExcellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendationsAdvanced spreadsheet capabilityFluent in English, and other languages dependent on the market/regionPercentage of travel may be required—ability to work remotely.About Us:As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s problems. True innovation starts with diverse perspectives and various abilities and backgrounds. When everyone’s voice is heard, we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before. It’s why we’re committed to expanding our inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and perspectives.We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by calling +1 888 404 2494, option one.Disclaimer:Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

#J-18808-Ljbffr