- Experience owning both the strategy and execution for a cloud, vendor or AI cost optimization program - not just executing one someone else designed.
- Deep knowledge of the AI vendor landscape - pricing models, contract structures, and the specific optimization levers and nuances that differ from traditional cloud cost management.
- Technical depth in cloud architecture, cost management, and optimization techniques strong enough to build or directly evaluate dashboards and automation yourself.
- Experience navigating an area with no established playbook, building the framework as you go rather than applying a known model.
- A track record of running large, cross-organizational programs spanning multiple business units.
- Strong executive communication skills – able to translate complex technical and cost trade-offs into decisions leadership can act on.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change across an organization without formal authority over them.
We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!
Be a changemaker
You’ll enjoy
- A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work
- A culture that celebrates performance
- The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard
- Career-defining opportunities
Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled.
- Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
- Equity options, because this is your company too
- Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters
- Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
- Health and wellness credit so you feel your best
- Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
- Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams
- Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook
- Enhanced parental leave to support growing families
Fuel your growth. Find your people.
At Lightspeed, your growth is our priority. We invest in you with continuous learning opportunities, global mobility and benefits designed to support you—all within a driven, diverse and inclusive team that’s passionate about empowering our communities
Please note that we ask applicants to disclose any criminal convictions, and we conduct criminal record checks as part of our hiring process for this role.
To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
WHERE TO FROM HERE?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here https://www.lightspeedhq.com/careers/.
Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.
