Project Manager - Technical

The Agility & Technical Solutions team drives operational excellence across Red Hat’s Product Engineering organization through targeted projects, leading continuous improvement and adoption of the agile mindset and providing the essential tools Red Hatters needs. We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our team. As part of our team, you’ll plan, execute, and deliver projects on time, within budget, and within scope in accordance with business priorities. You’ll manage the project lifecycle, track project status, and manage project teams to mitigate issues and risks.

This role is in Raleigh NC and you MUST be able to work onsite.

What You Will Do

• Project planning,  execution, and delivery

  • Independently guide planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting activities for Global Engineering projects.

  • Ensure adherence to product security and other project-specific requirements.

• Scope & change management

  • Manage project requirements, scope, and change management processes.

  • Facilitate the development of project control solutions by integrating various project management tools.

    • Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Miro, etc.

• Metrics & reporting

  • Establish appropriate metrics to measure key project success criteria.

  • Develop project control and reporting procedures to track progress and performance.

• Stakeholder communication & leadership

  • Lead status review meetings with project team members and stakeholders.

  • Provide clear and consistent communication on project status, risks, and next steps.

• Methodology & best practices

  • Leverage PMI frameworks and other best practices to ensure structured, efficient, and scalable project management.

  • Adapt project management methodologies—whether agile, waterfall, or hybrid—to align with specific business and technical requirements.

  • Regularly assess and refine methodologies to optimize workflows, improve delivery timelines, and enhance project outcomes (Continues Improvement).

• Coaching & team support

  • Coach and advise team members on achieving project goals and meeting established schedules.

  • Support teams in resolving technical or operational challenges to ensure successful project delivery.

What You Will Bring

• Experience & Education

  • 5+ years of experience managing large, complex software projects in high-tech development environments with multifunctional teams.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Project management expertise

  • Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) models.

  • Expert knowledge of both agile and traditional project management principles and practices.

  • Ability to blend agile and traditional methodologies to fit specific project and business needs.

• Technical competency & risk management

  • Sufficient technical background to provide credible leadership to development teams.

  • Capability to accurately and objectively assess and monitor complex project risks and issues.

• Interpersonal & leadership skills

  • Strong mentoring, coaching, collaboration, and team-building abilities.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills to foster productive team dynamics.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, motivating teams and mediating conflicts effectively.

• Analytical & organizational skills

  • Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

  • Proven ability to manage competing demands and priorities efficiently.

• Certifications (preferred but not required)

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

  • Certified Project Manager (CPM)

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

  • Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)

  • PRINCE2

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.

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. 

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