Senior Program Manager - Top Secret Clearance

The Red Hat Consulting team is looking for a Senior Program Manager with a Top Secret security clearance 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 Do

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

Active Top Secret security clearance

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

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

Certifications (Scrum Master, Project Management) are a plus

The salary range for this position is $130,420.00 - $215,300.00. 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 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.