About the Job:
We’re looking for a Program Manager to join our team. In this role, you will work in a matrixed organization within Red Hat to achieve program goals.
We’re looking for someone who can steward critical strategic investments and transformational change by providing leadership and direction to programs. You’ll be responsible for planning and governance, and overseeing the successful output of a program, which is made up of multiple projects. You’ll help teams complete projects efficiently, working as a facilitator and setting shared milestones. You’ll manage cross-team collaboration and report status for multiple projects. You’ll communicate to stakeholders at different levels of the organization to promote collaboration and coordination. You’ll communicate status for multiple projects and monitor achievement of program milestones.
What You Will Do:
Provide overall program leadership, guidance, and manage all aspects of a given program, including requirements gathering, business case creation, and implementation
Ensure that the scope of the projects within the program align with business priorities
Manage program-level risks and interdependencies
Manage stakeholder communication and promote collaboration and coordination across broad categories of stakeholders
Lead cross-functional meetings and foster teamwork; drive escalation and resolution of issues
Provide technical expertise in planning, execution, and leadership of program, projects, and initiatives
Provide program reporting and status to senior management
Develop resourcing strategies to ensure optimum support for projects and for the day-to-day operational activities
What You'll Bring:
Experience managing a portfolio of large and complex projects
Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels
Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills
Effective consultative and influencing approach
Ability to innovate under new and/or changing conditions
Ability to succeed in a dynamic matrix organization
Strong knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
More than 5+ years of project/program management experience, including large-scale complex projects, large portfolios
Experience working with project and portfolio management tools
Bachelor’s in engineering, computer science, information technology, Business management
Project management certification or program management certification are a plus
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About Red Hat
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