Senior Program Manager - Technical
About The Position
The Red Hat Consulting team is looking for a Senior Program Manager to join our North American Public Sector. In this role, you will manage complex projects to completion, from initiation through delivery to closure. You'll coordinate with cross-functional teams to complete distinct projects on time and within budget. As a Senior Program Manager, you'll need to be organized and detail-oriented and have substantial experience managing IT and software consulting projects, relying on traditional systems and software development methodologies. Successful applicants must reside in a state where Red Hat is registered to do business.
Requirements
- Knowledge of specific industry project management and technical delivery methodologies like those based on the Project Management Institute (PMI), system and software development, product development, or scrum
- 5+ years of experience working as a project manager managing customer-facing IT consulting projects
- Ability to affect, inspect and adapt company culture
- Demonstrated ability to motivate project team and individual contributors and mediate conflicts
- Experience using various project management and Agile tools, frameworks and methodologies
- Excellent customer-facing and internal communication skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to handle multiple priorities
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Frequent travel in the future may be required to work alongside leading public sector customers.
Nice To Haves
- Scrum master and project management certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of multiple complex programs, ensuring successful delivery aligned with business objectives.
- Mentor and guide junior team members, offering advice and oversight to ensure high-quality program execution.
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients and key stakeholders, ensuring program alignment with customer expectations.
- Manage program risks and employ creative solutions to overcome challenges.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results, maintaining accountability for program outcomes.
- Prepare and present executive-level reports and updates on program progress and outcomes.
- Coordinate team activities and ensure that program tasks are completed on time and within scope.
- Coach and mentor junior-level project managers and program managers
- Maintain professionalism when problem-solving and resolving issues
- Develop a foundational knowledge of Red Hat's technologies
- Maintain awareness of emerging Red Hat technologies
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
- Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
- Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
