Red Hat · 22 hours ago
Manager, Platform Programs
Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$131K/yr - $217K/yr
5+ years expRed Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, and they are seeking a Manager of Platform Programs to lead their Platform Programs team. This role involves overseeing program managers responsible for foundational platforms, ensuring operational excellence, and enabling engineering and strategy teams to deliver seamless experiences at scale.
Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechLinuxOpen SourceOperating SystemsSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead and develop people: Manage a high-performing team of technical program managers, providing coaching, mentorship, and clear career development paths
Drive program strategy: Oversee the execution of programs across the platform portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivery timelines
Partner with stakeholders: Build strong relationships with Engineering, Strategy, and Delivery teams to understand platform needs and remove blockers to innovation
Operationalize governance: Establish and maintain governance frameworks for application development and platform operations to ensure consistency and compliance
Continuous improvement: Evaluate existing program management processes and implement improvements to increase team velocity and delivery quality
Communicate impact: Provide visibility into program health, risks, and milestones to leadership and cross-functional partners
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience managing agile technical program teams creating measurable impact against outcomes
Deep understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and experience managing complex, cross-functional technical programs
Ability to translate high-level organizational strategy into actionable program roadmaps
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Comfort navigating ambiguity and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Preferred
General experience managing technical program functions (e.g., API services, cloud operations, or app dev platforms) is essential; specific technical proficiencies are a plus
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!
Company
Red Hat
Red Hat is a software company that offers enterprise open-source software solutions. It is a sub-organization of IBM.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2018-10-28Acquired
1999-08-20IPO
1999-03-09Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Chris Wright
Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President Global Engineering
Andrew Brown
Senior Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer
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