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Cloud FinOps & AI Factory Lead - Integrated Cloud Consulting (Location Flexible)
full-timeChicago, Tampa$134k - $269k

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Location

Chicago, Tampa

Salary

$134k - $269k

Type

full-time

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About this role

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

In order to address the most critical needs of our clients, RSM US LLP established the Integrated Cloud Consulting (IC) practice, comprised of more than 300 professionals dedicated to serving the cloud and infrastructure platform needs of our clients. This group includes experienced consultants located throughout the globe. We serve a diverse client base within a variety of industries and are focused on meeting our clients where they need us most across a variety of domains - helping them realize their stated outcomes through our advisory, implementation and operations capabilities. 

 
We are seeking an individual with both broad and deep cloud implementation and migration experience with a focus on the use of AI and analytics to lead the continued growth of our cloud practice serving RSM clients in a variety of industries and geographic locations. The successful candidate will have solid working knowledge of FinOps, Emerging AI Practices,  application patterns, cloud architecture models, leading vendor products and solutions, cloud technology trends, security design and innovation as well as experience leveraging this knowledge to benefit global organizations. The candidate will also possess strong leadership traits and exhibit a proven track record of developing, launching and operating cloud consulting practices with standardization of both GTM , Solution development and Execution. This individual will ultimately be partly responsible for the long-term vision of our practice , specifically in the development of non-people-based IP, including the focus on developing repeatable solution patterns that are available to clients. 

As a leader within the IC practice, the successful candidate is responsible for developing strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses, the challenges they face and the outcomes they are looking to achieve. The selected candidate will identify, pursue and close new opportunities with both existing and new clients and will provide subject matter knowledge to support the efforts of the broader consulting practice. This individual will also work across multiple client account teams within a wide variety of industries. The candidate is responsible to lead multiple team engagements simultaneously, including several threads of complex implementation and migration engagements. In addition, this individual will be responsible for leading a global team of application specialists, developing go to market solutions, working with industry leading technology vendors, and championing the cloud practice throughout the Firm.  

Successful candidates typically have 10+ years of experience in the following areas: 

  • Confidently speaking with knowledgeable clients on the topic of FinOps, AI, workload migration planning and overall value management.  

  • Acting as trusted advisor to senior technology leaders on AI developments and automated modernization.  

  • Identifying and building solutions to drive growth in project-based and managed services  

  • Developing modernization strategy for clients that include value frameworks, application estate planning, modernization and migration patterns with a focus of using AI and automation to drive accelerated client value 

  • Developing and running FinOps approaches using both native and vendor products. 

  • Designing, architecting, implementing and supporting simple to complex enterprise solutions for a variety of business use cases and requirements. Guiding and mentoring clients through the entire process 

  • Understanding common application development and deployment models including platform types (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS) 

  • Creating repeatable solution factory models for both small and large environments 

  • Eminence building in the industry through frequent publishing and speaking on relevant topics 

  • Recruiting top talent through your network and eminence activities 

 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree or graduate degree and 10+ years of related work experience 

  • High proficiency with application development technologies. 

  • High proficiency with the tools and techniques for FinOps, AI Development and Automated modernization. 

  • Experience with private, public and hybrid cloud deployments 

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally 

  • Ability to interact effectively with internal and external resources at all organizational levels 

  • Excellent project management, organization, and follow-up skills 

  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills 

  • Must be a team player; able to work in virtual teams and independently 

  • Willingness and ability to travel globally 

  • Strong financial and business acumen, and ability to speak about technology in the language of business 

  • Curiosity about business and technology; motivated with a desire to learn 

  • Strong Knowledge of one of the following industries would be advantageous: 

  • Financial Services and Insurance 

  • Consumer Products 

  • Technology  

  • Industrials  

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

Technical Experience 

FinOps 
Strong understanding of FinOps practices, tooelests and client needs for FinOps both with Cloud, but more generally across technology spend.  

Strong Value Management practice skills to link spend and programs to defined Financial outcomes, including Technology Business Cases, Multi Year ROI and investment modelling.  

Applications  
Experience with migration tooling and execution methodologies (7Rs framework).  

Automation and DevSecOps 
Understanding of CI/CD Pipelines, configuration management, observability and DevSecOps practices. 

Infrastructure and Architecture  
Strong foundation with on-premises infrastructure, virtualization ( VMWare, Hyper-V), networking protocols, storage architectures and data center strategy and operations. 

Understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity patterns. Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, ARM templates or CloudFormation.  

AI  
Strong foundation with the latest LLM Models, Code creation and management, artifact creation. Understanding of latest news and positions of various AI vendors, Experts and other commentators. Hands-on experience using one or more of CoPilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, Anthropic and other related AI platforms 

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $134,000 - $269,000

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Other facts

Tech stack
Cloud Implementation,Migration Experience,FinOps,AI,Analytics,Cloud Architecture,Leadership,Project Management,Value Management,Automation,DevSecOps,Infrastructure,Application Development,Networking,Virtualization,Security

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RSM is the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services to the middle market. With over 17,000 professionals across the U.S. and Canada and a global presence in 120 countries, our purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities. As first-choice advisors, we are focused on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet our clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment.

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  • The successful candidate will lead the growth of the cloud practice, focusing on AI and analytics to meet client needs. They will develop strong client relationships and lead multiple team engagements across various industries.

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