Job Summary:
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.
What you will bring:
What you will bring: 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
What you will do:
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.
Scrum master and project management certification is a plus
Pay Transparency
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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 work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. 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.
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.
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 different 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 that compose our global village.
Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
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Skills Required
- 5+ years managing customer-facing IT consulting projects
- Knowledge of PMI, systems and software development, product development, or Scrum methodologies
- Experience using project management and Agile tools, frameworks, and methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to motivate project teams, mediate conflicts, and manage program risks
- Ability to mentor and coach junior project managers and program managers
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
- Prepare and present executive-level reports and program updates
- Excellent customer-facing, 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
- Must reside in a state where Red Hat is registered to do business
- Frequent travel may be required to work alongside public sector customers
- Scrum Master and project management certification
- Foundational knowledge or willingness to develop knowledge of Red Hat technologies (Linux, cloud, containers, Kubernetes)
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision along with life and disability coverage. Access to HSA/FSA options and broadly positive reception of health benefits support the view that healthcare is a core strength.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as generous, with substantial PTO for new hires plus additional recharge days and an end-of-year shutdown for many non-critical roles. Paid volunteer time, holidays, sick days, and supportive expectations around taking time off reinforce the breadth of leave benefits.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — The rewards package includes performance bonuses and a recurring quarterly bonus program tied to company and individual performance. Availability of ESPP participation further adds to incentive pathways beyond base pay.
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