Senior Project Manager - Switzerland (m/f/d) at Red Hat
About the Job
The Red Hat Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Services team is looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to join us in Zurich, Switzerland. In this role, you will manage services projects in the region from initiation through to delivery and closure. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and establish metrics for measuring key project criteria, and determine, monitor, and review all project economics including costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, and risk. You will also help instill an organizational project management discipline and act as an ambassador for the adoption of project management fundamentals, principles, and methodologies within Red Hat’s services.
What You Will Do
* Guide project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting activities for Red Hat’s services projects with minimal direction
* Manage project requirements, scope, and change management issues; ensure adherence to legally binding requirements
* Facilitate development of recommended project control solutions for planning, scheduling, and tracking projects using integrated project management tools
* Collaborate with management on project proposals, bids, contracts, estimates, and schedules; contribute to the project estimation process
* Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to the project, including subcontractor monitoring
* Establish metrics for measuring key project criteria; develop project control and reporting procedures and manage changes in operational plans
* Participate in status review meetings with project team members and customers
* Ensure timely submission of weekly timesheets and timecards
* Integrate and use industry and technical delivery methodologies, including PMI and PMP methodologies, and Red Hat’s services project management methodology
* Assist in training the project team on procedures and processes; coach and advise on how to accomplish project goals, meet schedules, and resolve issues
What You Will Bring
* 8+ years of experience in a project management role managing IT-based projects
* Track record of successfully managing highly complex projects and multicultural or multidisciplinary teams
* Experience with cloud technologies, middleware, and open source is an advantage
* Experience contributing to process improvements
* Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, leadership, analytical skills, and business judgment
* Ability to work effectively with diverse management teams and internal partners
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
* Balanced business and technical experience
* Ability to articulate the project management value proposition
* Excellent communication skills in German and English
* PMI and PMP certifications or an equivalent degree/certification are a plus
About Red Hat
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, delivering high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute ideas, solve complex problems, and make an impact. We strive for an open and inclusive environment where ideas can come from anywhere.
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Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Project Management
Industries: Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting
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