About the role:
The TBM Product Owner is responsible for defining, prioritizing, and delivering Technology Business Management capabilities using ApptioOne and Cloudability platforms. This role serves as the critical bridge between Finance, Technology, FinOps, and Engineering teams to drive cost transparency, unit cost accountability, and optimization insights across the organization. The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the business value of TBM data, models, and reporting by aligning platform capabilities with enterprise financial and operational objectives.
What you'll do:
Define and own the TBM product vision, aligned to enterprise financial transparency and cost optimization objectives
Drive roadmap development for ApptioOne (TBM) and Cloudability (FinOps) capabilities
Translate TBM taxonomy and financial frameworks into product features and use cases
Partner with Finance and IT leadership to align TBM outcomes to business strategy and define success metrics
Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve TBM productivity, efficiency, and scalability
Manage the TBM product backlog, ensuring prioritization is based on business value and financial impact
Create and refine user stories, support Agile delivery via sprint planning, backlog refinement, and product demos
Accept delivered features based on defined acceptance criteria and financial accuracy
Define requirements for TBM data ingestion
Ensure integrity and traceability of cost allocation models
Drive continuous improvement of allocation logic and financial model accuracy
Partner with data engineering teams to enable automation and scalability
Act as the liaison between Finance, IT, Engineering, Cloud FinOps, and Business stakeholders and facilitate conversations on cost drivers, allocation methodologies, and financial insights
Lead governance forums for TBM data definitions, taxonomy alignment, and reporting standards
Deliver actionable insights to support decision-making and financial accountability
Continuously refine TBM capabilities based on feedback and evolving business needs
What we'll want you to have:
8+ years of experience in Product Ownership, TBM, FinOps, or IT Financial Management
Hands-on experience with ApptioOne (TBM) and/or IBM Cloudability
Strong understanding of TBM taxonomy, cost allocation methodologies, and/or IT financial data structures
Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery models
Familiarity with AI-enabled tools or automation to drive productivity and efficiency in TBM/FinOps processes, Azure, AWS, ServiceNow, or ERP systems
Ability to deliver work that meets all standards of quality, security, and operability.
Experience with enterprise data platforms, automation, or AI-enabled analytics
TBM Council Certification, FinOps Certified Practitioner preferred
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The starting base pay is $87,700.00 to $114,200.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations.Benefits Include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Remote-flexible workforce
Wellness Programs
401(k) program with employer match
Flexible paid time off
Generous Parental Leave
Donations for Doers
Pet insurance, legal and identity protection
Tuition reimbursement program
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