Principal Technical Program Manager - FinOps

About the Position

We're seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager - FinOps to join our Product & Technology Operations team in Toronto, Canada. You will define and optimize our cloud, vendor, and AI spend strategy.

Responsibilities

• Define the FinOps strategy: Own the strategy for cloud, vendor, and AI cost management across the organization.
• Drive cost optimization with technical depth: Analyze cloud usage, vendor contracts, and AI spend to identify inefficiencies and develop strategies to reduce unnecessary costs.
• Lead the program across the organization: Oversee and execute multiple cost-optimization initiatives simultaneously.
• Influence at the executive level: Bring insights on feasibility, timelines, risk, and cost trade-offs directly to senior and executive stakeholders.
• Mentorship: Partner with Delivery Ops leadership on TPM career development, best practices, and the foundation of the broader TPM function.

Requirements

• Experience owning both the strategy and execution for a cloud, vendor, or AI cost optimization program.
• Deep knowledge of the AI vendor landscape.
• Technical depth in cloud architecture, cost management, and optimization techniques.
• A track record of running large, cross-organizational programs spanning multiple business units.
• Strong executive communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience navigating an area with no established playbook.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change across an organization without formal authority.

We Offer

• Flexible work environment
• Career-defining opportunities
• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Equity options
• Contributions to your pension plan
• Training opportunities
• Health and wellness credit
• Time off to volunteer
• Interest groups, employee-led networks, social committees, and sponsored sports teams
• Computer purchase program
• Enhanced parental leave

About the Company

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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