Sr. Analyst, Public Cloud

Employment Type : Full-time Regular

City : Canada (Remote Work)

Posting Open Date : 10 / 03 / 2023

Posting Close Date : 10 / 16 / 2023 (Please note the posting will close at 11 : 59pm MST )

Why WestJet :

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global.

Join us and love where you're going.

Remote Work :

This position is eligible for remote work, within Canada, under our mobile workforce program.

Overview of role :

The Senior Analyst, Public Cloud will play an integral part in the management and maturation of WestJet's public cloud presence through the analysis of varied datasets including performance, utilization, and consumption metrics in support of cost management and optimization.

The Senior Analyst, Public Cloud will be responsible for the development and management of our Microsoft Azure cost optimization practices;

Collaborating with the cloud operations team, strategic partners, and key stakeholders to optimize the usage, costs, and efficiency of cloud consumption.

Key deliverables / responsibilities include :

• Cost management of public cloud infrastructure services - including but not limited to management tools, metrics, monitoring, and reporting.
• Prepare cost and usage analysis, trends, forecasts, and reports to contribute to the development of standards and best practices as well as drive cost effectiveness in business decisions.
• Supports and manages the development of a cost management framework and roadmap.
• Uses sophisticated analytical thought to monitor cloud consumption trends and develops, recommends, and gains consensus with stakeholders to optimize cloud spend.
• Stays up to date on cost savings programs and strategies as well as industry trends. Gathers insights and develops new opinions and recommendations around cloud optimization and present solutions to leadership.
• Participates in the annual budgeting process to ensure proper budgeting of cloud infrastructure spend and partners with Finance in developing cost allocation methodologies.
• Act as an evangelist when meeting with other groups in describing the WestJet journey to the cloud. Represent the Cloud Operations team to other technical and non-technical teams including Directors, Senior Leadership, and Executives.
• Provide mentorship to other members of the Cloud Operations team as well as members of the Information Technology teams in the best practices of cost management and consumption within the cloud.

Experience and qualifications :

• 3-5 years of IT-related experience in roles such as Business Analyst, FinOps Analyst, Data Analyst.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Advanced / Expert skills in PowerBI and data visualization.
• Advanced / Expert skills in Excel.
• Strong working knowledge of cloud best practices and governance principles in large, complex organizations.
• Familiarity with cloud tagging strategies highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and with written communication, strong presentation skills.
• Comfortable presenting nuanced findings in data analytics to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Proactive approach to new technologies and tools.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, multi-task, change approaches, and work under tight deadlines with a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and participate in department / team projects.
• Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines.
• Demonstrate sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters.

The benefits of being a WestJetter :

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer :

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

About WestJet Group of Companies

Together with WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.

Our Safety Promise

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.

WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk.

All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

For more information about everything WestJet, please visit WestJet.com.

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