Project Manager, Technical
Red Hat · Israel
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- Israel
Job highlights
- Manage product development and implementation cycles.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams for product delivery.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, and quality.
- Manage client expectations and stakeholder relationships.
- Drive continuous improvement in work processes.
About the role
Project Manager
Manages the development and implementation process of Red Hat's products and services. This role involves coordinating departmental or cross-functional teams focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products. The Project Manager monitors the project from initiation through delivery, including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending. You will organize cross-functional activities, ensuring the completion of the product on schedule and within budget constraints.
What You Will Do
- Plan and execute complex projects according to deadlines, budget, and quality benchmarks.
- Manage project governance tasks, including periodic reporting.
- Monitor team performance against contract and client expectations, and according to key performance metrics.
- Effectively manage and communicate project tasks and commitments with project team members.
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
- Manage customer expectations through collaboration with stakeholders across the organization and develop effective working relationships.
- Proactively consult on best practices and creative solutions based on a deep understanding of customer goals, leading change management accordingly.
- Be actively involved in optimizing and improving work processes and methodologies, managing retrospective and Lessons Learned sessions for continuous improvement.
- Participate and contribute to international relevant initiatives.
What You Will Bring
- At least 2 years of experience in Project/Program management & knowledge of project/program management methodologies, platforms, and tools.
- Management capabilities including leadership, decision-making, and change management.
- Ability to successfully operate under pressure.
- Strong verbal and presentation abilities.
- Self-management capabilities, positivity, and high motivation.
- Strong methodological background, independent, quick learner, excellent relationship skills.
- Improvisation skills and “out of the box” thinking.
- Desire to proactively and flexibly take on new challenges, applying past experience.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
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.
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.
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Scrum
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership
- Change Management
- Communication Skills
Skills & topics
- Project Manager
- Program Management
- Agile
- Scrum
- Leadership
- Technology
- Open Source
- Red Hat
- Product Management
- Software Development
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 2+ years of project management experience, focusing on methodologies, tools, and successful project delivery.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your decision-making, change management, and ability to operate under pressure in your application.
- Demonstrate communication: Provide examples of strong verbal and presentation skills, and effective stakeholder management.
- Research Red Hat: Understand their open-source culture, community-powered approach, and commitment to inclusion.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with complex projects, issue resolution, and process optimization.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Project Manager at Red Hat?
- As a Project Manager at Red Hat, your key responsibilities include planning and executing complex projects, managing project governance and reporting, monitoring team performance, resolving issues, managing customer expectations, and driving continuous improvement in work processes. You will also contribute to international initiatives.
- What qualifications are essential for the Project Manager role at Red Hat?
- The essential qualifications for this role include at least two years of experience in Project/Program management, knowledge of project management methodologies, platforms, and tools. Strong leadership, decision-making, change management, presentation abilities, and fluency in English are also crucial.
- How does Red Hat foster an inclusive work environment for Project Managers?
- Red Hat's culture is built on open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion. They empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation, ensuring equal opportunity and access for all.
- What kind of projects can a Project Manager expect to work on at Red Hat?
- Project Managers at Red Hat will manage the development and implementation of the company's enterprise open source software solutions, including Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Projects are often complex and involve cross-functional teams.
- Does Red Hat offer flexible work arrangements for Project Managers?
- Yes, Red Hat supports flexible work arrangements. Associates can work in-office, office-flex, or fully remote depending on the role's requirements. This flexibility is part of their commitment to an open and inclusive environment.
- How important is experience with open-source technologies for this Project Manager position?
- While the job description emphasizes project management skills, Red Hat is a leader in enterprise open-source software. Demonstrating an understanding of or experience with open-source principles and technologies can be highly beneficial and align with the company's core values.