Senior Project Manager

Red Hat; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hat is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Services team in New Zealand. You will manage high-complexity IT projects from initiation through delivery and closure, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget.

You will mentor junior PMs, develop proposals and schedules, and ensure clear communication with clients. The role requires PMP or equivalent, Agile/Scrum experience, and Top Secret PV clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT project management experience.
• Bachelor0s degree in a related field.
• PMP certification with Agile/Scrum experience.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced cross-functional collaboration across all levels of the organization.
• Australian Government PV Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Control project requirements, scope, and change management issues
• Develop project control and reporting procedures and manage changes in operational plan
• Coordinate cross-functional team meetings (support, finance, sales, resource management, etc.)
• Assist the Operations team with procuring sub-contractors when needed
• Coach and mentor junior-level project managers
• Work with management to develop project proposals, charters, estimates, and schedules
• Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to projects
• Analyze data to evaluate key factors to solve issues

Skills

PMP certification

Agile & Scrum

Client communication

Cross-functional

Attention to detail

Advanced collaboration

Top Secret PV clearance

Education

Bachelorfds degree

Job description

The Red Hat Services team is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join us in New Zealand. In this role, you will manage high-complexity projects to successful completion, from initiation through delivery and closure. You'll coordinate with cross-functional teams to complete distinct projects both on time and within budget. You will play a key role in our customers’ evolution in enterprise development and help make our solutions both practical and workable for their businesses.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Control project requirements, scope, and change management issues
• Develop project control and reporting procedures and manage changes in operational plan
• Coordinate cross-functional team meetings (support, finance, sales, resource management, etc.)
• Assist the Operations team with procuring sub-contractors when needed
• Coach and mentor junior-level project managers
• Work with management to develop project proposals, charters, estimates, and schedules
• Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to projects
• Analyze data to evaluate key factors to solve issues

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in a project management role in IT-based projects
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; working experience with agile and Scrum methodologies and teams
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally within all levels of the organization
• Australian Government security clearance at the Top Secret Positive Vet (PV) level

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.

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