Program Manager

About the Job

Red Hat's Strategy, Planning, and Operations (SPO) team is looking for a Program Manager with a full understanding of industry standard project and program management practices in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you'll manage programs from initiation through delivery and closure, using a collaborative mindset and passion for motivating and supporting team members. This position will be responsible for the managing stakeholders, identification and delivery of projects, including project coordination, communication, and collaboration, and driving alignment to product and corporate strategy. This includes the formulation of metrics, milestones, timelines, and project plans, often requiring extensive coordination with departments across the organization. The ideal candidate will also have experience in supporting a project portfolio, including collecting and aggregating data points and contributing to executive-level reporting.

What You'll Do

• Lead planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting activities for a specific project
• Facilitate the definition of project scope and deliver a detailed plan for a successful outcome based on objectives
• Ensure project pipeline grooming and estimation are executed with precision to inform project portfolio and resource capacity
• Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to managed projects
• Promote transparency and manage project change using repeatable methodologies and clear communication with project stakeholders from all levels of the organization (individual contributors to executives)
• Plan and execute communications and reporting procedures for projects
• Help identify and clear roadblocks for multiple teams
• Prepare project documentation, ensuring completeness, and store and maintain appropriately throughout the project
• Integrate and use specific industry and company-standard PM and technical delivery methodologies (e.g. Program Management methodologies based on PMI standards)
• Lead lessons learned at the conclusion of projects; identify people, process and technology improvements to be made as a way to elevate the performance of future project teams
• Educate other project team members and stakeholders on the Project Lifecycle Process and Agile Methodologies through both formal and informal training
• Gain consensus for decisions and ensure delivery of high quality results

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years in a project management role, managing technical projects
• Track record of successfully managing high-complexity programs in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
• Outstanding verbal and written English communication skills; solid interpersonal and leadership skills and analytical abilities
• Experience managing both Agile and Waterfall style projects
• Ability to work effectively across a widely diverse management team, as well as a broad spectrum of internal partners
• Detail oriented and able to work in a very fast-paced environment
• Ability to articulate the program and project management value proposition and be an evangelist for PM techniques and CEE PM methodologies

Additional Desired Skills:

• 1+ years experience working with Agile teams
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Practical experience in Linux and Open Source
• Certified Scrum Master, Six Sigma, PRINCE2, ITIL, MSPM, Prosci certification(s)

The salary range for this position is $72, $115, Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat's compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

About Red Hat

Red Hat ) is the world's leading provider of enterprise open source ) software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates have the flexibility to choose the work environment that suits their needs from in-office to fully remote to office-flex. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact. Opportunities are open. Join us.

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

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Red Hat

Red Hat's culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions of diversity that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)

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